Television Production

Television production is the craft and business of bringing ideas to screen in one of the most powerful and widely consumed media of our time. Television encompasses drama, documentary, entertainment, news, sport, and digital content, and the skills of producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, lighting, and sound are all brought together in the making of any broadcast work. Television as a medium continues to evolve rapidly, with streaming platforms, on-demand viewing, and digital production changing how content is commissioned, made, and distributed.

Understanding how to make compelling television requires both technical craft and creative storytelling ability.

At the University of Westminster, this three-year full-time Television Production programme provides hands-on experience in industry-standard studios and production facilities, developing practical skills across the full range of television production craft alongside grounding in theory, research, and the business of broadcasting. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional and international experience alongside the core curriculum. Student work from the programme has won awards and been screened at festivals internationally, reflecting the quality of the creative and technical training on offer.

Westminster's location in central London, close to the major broadcasters and production companies, gives the programme a directly relevant professional context.

You will develop competence in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, lighting, and sound, alongside an understanding of commissioning, scheduling, budgeting, and the evolving landscape of television and digital media.

Graduates from television production programmes pursue careers in broadcast television, streaming platforms, production companies, corporate video, advertising, and digital content creation. Many build portfolio careers across different parts of the screen industries. Postgraduate study in film or television production is an option for those who want to develop specialist expertise or move into direction or producing at a higher level.