Studying photography and film at university
Example course modules
- Production skills
- Creative ideas for film and television
- Film and television: history and contexts
- Storytelling for the screen
- Representation and construction in photography
- Society and media
- Professional and reflective practice
- The business of film and TV
- Portraits
- First fictions
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 12 (Low 10 - High 15). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about photography and film
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- Photography
- Art
- Design technology
- Media studies
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
Your personal statement is a core part of your university application, and getting it just right takes time. Before you start work on yours, take a look at our five quick tips on writing a personal statement. We'll help you past that writer's block!
Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Artistic, literary and media occupations
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Video editor
- Professional photographer
- Broadcasting production assistant
Other real-life job examples
- Interactive media designer
- Marketing assistant
- Multimedia web designer
What employers like about this subject
The study of photography and film will help you to learn a range of subject-specific skills, including the use of audio-visual technology; how to plan, develop and realise creative works and a grounding in the theory of photography and/or film. Transferable skills you can gain from film and photography degrees include communication skills, commercial awareness, self-motivation and flexible and independent working, and these skills are sought after by employers from industries such as film, publishing, television, public relations, photography, design, computing, education and the arts.
Explore these related courses...
