Film Production and Broadcast Engineering (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

The  Film Production and Broadcast Engineering (Hons) at University of Surrey  combines the study of engineering theory with practical skills development. You’ll study the fundamentals of signals, computing and broadcast technologies, video and audio engineering, wireless links and video over IP.  

Career

The university offers careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to the alumni for three years after leaving the University.

With most jobs in the UK film and TV industry in the south east of England, we are well placed and conveniently located to help you succeed in this sector. In the survey, Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA, results show that 91 per cent of the Music and Media undergraduates go on to employment or further study.  

The course has been created with industry involvement from the beginning. We will equip you for careers in all aspects of the film, streaming media and television industries as well as further study and research.  

Most jobs in the film and broadcast industries require both scientific skills and artistic flair; so the focus on technical knowledge, artistic appreciation and soft skills will give you choices in your career path throughout your life in a changing industry.  

Career possibilities include:  

• Broadcast engineers 
• Directors 
• Producers 
• Directors of photography 
• Lighting designers 
• Colour graders 
• Production assistants 
• Vision engineers 
• Digital data wranglers 
• Digital imaging technicians 
• Developers and creators of engineering hardware or software for the film and broadcast industries 
• Creative directors 
• Programme researchers 
• Technical co-ordinators 
• Video editors 
• Academic researchers.