Film (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

The Film (Honours) degree course offered at the University of Westminster  operates from a purpose-built facility in Harrow, with two large film and television studios, a set construction workshop, and extensive post-production facilities. The Harrow campus also houses design, photography, music, fashion, and animation degrees, enabling a unique hothouse of creative opportunity.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

• The environment is both academic and creative, with all students studying film theory alongside their practical work. You'll collaborate creatively as you learn production specialisms in writing, producing, cinematography, directing, production design, editing and sound. 

• In addition to theoretical and creative content, you’ll also receive support in professional practice skills such as self-promotion, networking and freelancing.

Top reasons

• Oscar- and BAFTA-winning film alumni – graduates of this course have gone on to celebrated careers in the film industry

• State-of-the-art facilities – a purpose-built studio facility with two large film and television studios, a set construction workshop, a 3D workshop, and extensive post-production facilities

• Work experience with a difference – recent placements include Industrial Light and Magic, Working Title Films and positions on King Arthur, Jack Ryan and Mary Queen of Scots

Job roles and graduate employment

Film and television can be difficult industries in which to gain a foothold. Our emphasis on equipping graduates with skills in entry-level roles as well as experience in Head of Department roles, allows them to gain immediate employment and opportunities to progress.Typical entry-level roles can include:

• Art department trainee or assistant

• Location runner/location assistant

• Camera trainee

• Production assistant

• Script reader

• Script supervisor’s assistant

• AD runner or 3rd AD

• Researcher

• Editorial trainee/ 2nd assistant editor/assistant editor

Accreditation

This course is accredited by Creative Skillset, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the creative industries.