Film Production with Placement Year

Film production is the discipline of making films: the craft and technical practice of bringing stories and ideas to life through moving images and sound. It encompasses scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, production design, sound recording and design, editing, and the organisational and financial dimensions of getting a production made and distributed. Film-making is one of the most technically complex and creatively demanding forms of artistic expression, requiring practitioners who can combine artistic vision with practical problem-solving and the ability to collaborate effectively under pressure.

At Brunel University London, this four-year, full-time degree with a placement year shares its first year with film and television studies, giving you a grounding in both the theory and the practice of screen media before you specialise in production. You will study video practice alongside modules that examine how screen media have been theorised, developed, and contextualised in critical and historical perspective. This combination of practical and theoretical training is valuable: understanding the history and theory of cinema deepens your creative work, and practical experience sharpens your critical awareness.

The placement year, which is built into the four-year structure, gives you professional experience in the film or media industry before you complete your degree. The typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects an accessible approach to admissions.

Film production graduates work across the film, television, and digital media industries in roles spanning production, direction, cinematography, editing, sound design, and production management. Many begin as runners, production assistants, or assistant editors before developing their careers through experience and craft specialisation. The London location gives Brunel students access to one of the world's most active film and television production centres.

Postgraduate study in film production, screenwriting, or screen studies is available for those who wish to develop their practice or critical understanding further.