Film and Television Production

Film and television production is the craft of making moving image content for cinema, broadcast, and digital platforms. It encompasses the full range of production disciplines, from development, scripting, and pre-production planning through to camera operation, directing, editing, sound design, and the logistical and technical management of productions from inception to delivery. The UK film and television industry is one of the most significant and internationally recognised in the world, producing content that reaches global audiences, and the demand for skilled crew and production professionals is consistent across every sector of the industry.

At the University of Bedfordshire, this four-year full-time programme with an integrated foundation year develops your practical production skills across the full range of film and television disciplines. Graduates of previous cohorts have gone on to work on major productions including feature films and long-running television series, demonstrating the professional level of preparation the programme provides. The foundation year builds the creative and technical foundations needed before you enter the main degree, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds can access the programme and develop the competencies the industry requires.

You will develop skills in cinematography, directing, editing, sound, production management, and post-production, building a portfolio of practical work throughout the degree.

Film and television production graduates work across the UK's significant content production sector, in roles including director, producer, camera operator, editor, sound recordist, production manager, and post-production technician. The industry spans major studios, independent production companies, broadcast television, streaming platforms, and corporate and branded content production. The UK's strong position in global film and television production provides a rich employment market for skilled graduates.

Many graduates combine roles across different areas of production, reflecting the portfolio career patterns typical of the sector. Some pursue postgraduate study in specialist production disciplines or film studies to develop their expertise or move into research and education.