Integrate filmmaking, acting, and live production with our practical film course. You will learn in an environment that fosters creativity, technical excellence, and personal wellbeing.You’ll cover topics like:cinema historydigital productionmotion graphicsscreenwritingsound, lighting, and costumedocumentary productionhorror, sci-fi, and fantasyfunding in the arts.

We’re only 30 minutes from central London. Therefore, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore London’s diverse film industry. We’re also only a stone’s throw away from world-leading studios, such as:Twickenham StudiosShepperton StudiosSky Studios.Together, we’ll explore the London film scene through:British Film Institute (BFI)London Film Festivalfilm walking tours.

During your filmmaking course, you’ll access specialist facilities like the:Media Production Suitecomputer labs.

A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.It will enable you to:apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work settingbuild your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work indevelop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplaceget some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.Support from St Mary’s every step of the waySecuring a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.