Filmmaking and Media & Film Studies

Overview
In this course, you'll delve deep into the art of Film and Media, exploring their rich history, theory, and societal impact. You'll analyse and deconstruct the messages within texts, gaining a profound understanding of Media and Film and applying this in your creative process.

We'll place a camera in your hands from day one, and our experienced lecturers will guide you through the entire filmmaking process, from concept to post-production. With top-notch equipment and industry-standard software available to students all year round in our Digital Arts Centre, you'll turn your creative ideas into captivating films. Whether you dream of being a director, reviewer, screenwriter, or editor, we'll equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to excel.

Key features

• Dynamic curriculum informed by the very latest research innovations on the media and film industries and associated contemporary cultural issues. Our lecturing team frequently publish their research and your learning is informed by this expertise

• Study in our purpose-built Digital Arts Centre, which includes a video studio, sound studio, individual edit suites and high-spec computer labs with the latest image manipulation, editing and sound post-production software

• Develop a solid portfolio of work, which can act as your springboard for a career in the creative and media industries

• You will be introduced to leading innovators in the media, technology and creative industries. Our regional and national professional contacts include: digital marketing agencies, public relations agencies; immersive media agencies; A & R music representatives working with NFTs; local political party offices; award-winning content creatives; galleries and museums; festival and event organisers; charities and youth work

• Benefit from regular visits, guest lectures and feedback from top industry experts

Future employment

Media & Film Studies and Filmmaking graduates have skills suitable for a wide range of industries and fields including media technology, arts and culture, charities and the creative industries. Our course also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate students. Potential careers for graduates of this course include advertising, marketing, events, teaching, public relations, media and script development.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.
• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays