Film and Television Studies and English Brunel University of London

Overview

Graduating from the Film and Television Studies and English course offered by Brunel University of London, will give you an additional advantage of benefitting from our extensive contacts in film and television production, distribution and exhibition in London, as well as in media public relations and marketing.

Key Facts

Your degree will give you a thorough understanding of film and television by examining a wide range of recent and contemporary productions for both the big and small screen. You will gain an insight into a range of genres as your studies will explore Hong Kong to Hollywood cinema, science fiction, documentaries, and everything in between.

By opting for this joint honours degree with English, you will also study the major areas of English literature from the Renaissance to the most recent publications in poetry, fiction and drama, whilst developing an informed understanding of current debates in the subject.

This is an exciting, dynamic, wide-ranging course with plenty of flexibility allowing you to follow your own individual tastes and literary passions.

Careers and your future

During your work experience you’ll gain training and skills in your area of interest and get insight into the working practices of film and media organisations. As well as building confidence, you’ll develop the problem-solving and management skills required to succeed in your future career.

Brunel University of London's graduates have secured jobs with companies including BBC, Universal Studios, ITV, Granada, Amazon Prime, Framestore and Ridley Scott Associates as casting agents, researchers, production assistants, script writers, video content editors and film officers.

As well as gaining excellent academic knowledge throughout your studies, emphasis is placed on gaining transferable employment skills. You will develop communication, report writing and presentation skills to an excellent level, equipping you for a range of subsequent professional careers.