Filmmaking (with a Placement Year) (Hons) St Mary's University, Twickenham, London

Overview

The Filmmaking (with a Placement Year) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London offers an immersive, hands-on approach to the cinematic arts. This programme integrates practical production skills with theoretical understanding to prepare students for the evolving media landscape. By choosing this degree, you will engage in a curriculum that balances creative storytelling with technical excellence in a supportive academic environment.

Why Filmmaking (with a Placement Year) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London?

Students benefit from a prime location in Richmond-upon-Thames, providing easy access to the vibrant London film scene and world-renowned facilities like Twickenham, Shepperton, and Sky Studios. The university is recognised for its exceptional teaching quality and academic support, ranking in the top 10 in the UK for teaching quality according to The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Small class sizes ensure personalised mentorship from experienced industry practitioners.

The distinctive placement year allows you to spend a full year working within a professional organisation between your second and final year. This experience is vital for building commercial awareness, expanding your professional network, and applying classroom knowledge to real-world production environments. You will have access to specialist facilities, including the Media Production Suite and advanced computer labs, to bring your creative visions to life.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17100 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of technical and theoretical subjects. Modules may include:

• Cinema History
• Digital Production
• Film Style and Form
• Design Process
• Digital Design
• Screenwriting
• Motion Graphics
• Finance and Funding in the Arts
• Documentary Production

Careers with Filmmaking (with a Placement Year) (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for a wide variety of roles across the film and television industries. The programme develops essential transferable skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Many alumni have gone on to establish successful careers in independent film and major media houses.

Potential career paths include roles as directors, producers, scriptwriters, and editors. Graduates also find opportunities as camera operators, location managers, production managers, and sound operators. The university's dedicated career services provide ongoing support to help students transition from their degree into professional employment or further vocational study.