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Film and Television Production / Film Studies

Film and television departments teach storytelling for the screen and the technical and creative stages of film and television production. Cinematography, production skills, editing and the relationship between media and society are the main topics.

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Example courses

CinematographyStorytelling for the screenProduction skillsAnalogue and digital technologyDigital post production

What do graduates do?

  • Film director
  • Television, film and video producer
  • Film and video editor
  • Camera operator
  • Sound technician
  • Location manager
  • Media researcher
  • Visual effects (VFX) artist
IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

UAL's Film and Television bachelor's asks for 104 UCAS points from A-levels. English, history, media, business, and art and design are preferred subjects; the University of Edinburgh does not ask for a specific subject.

Example: University of the Arts London (UAL), first-year courses

  1. Introduction to Film Practice
  2. Documentary
  3. Film Style
  4. Fiction

Length by country

United Kingdom
UAL LCC BA Film Practice, 3 years; 93 weeks of teaching full-time.
USA
A bachelor's degree is usually completed in 4 years of full-time study.
Netherlands
A bachelor's at a research university takes 3 years (180 ECTS). At an HBO (university of applied sciences) it takes 4 years (240 ECTS).

Exams required for this field

Portfolio and short film United Kingdom

UAL LCC BA Film Practice asks for a three-part portfolio: a film or sound work of up to 3 minutes, a statement of up to 300 words and up to 8 pages of supporting material. Some applicants are invited to an online interview of 15 to 20 minutes.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

8 schools in 5 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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USA

Boston UniversityCinema & Media Studies · Boston
Penn State UniversityFilm Production

Canada

Humber PolytechnicBachelor of Film and Media Production · Toronto
University of British ColumbiaFilm Production · Vancouver

United Kingdom

King's College LondonFilm Studies · London
University of GlasgowFilm & Television Studies · Glasgow

Ireland

University College DublinFilm Studies · Dublin

Australia

University of SydneyFilm Studies · Sydney
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

USA2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Canada2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

United Kingdom2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is a film or portfolio required when applying for a film bachelor's?

At the example schools, yes. UAL London College of Communication's Film Practice bachelor's asks for a film or sound work of up to 3 minutes. It comes with a statement of up to 300 words and 8 pages of supporting material; Edinburgh also asks for a digital portfolio.

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Is there film education in English in Czechia?

At FAMU in Prague, the English option is at master's (MFA) level. Applications for the 2027/2028 directing master's open on 2 November 2026 and close on 21 January 2027. A short film of up to 10 minutes, a 16-frame storyboard and a video interview are required.

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Last checked: October 2026.

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