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Film and media

Our film and media courses explore the culture of communication and creative story-telling while focusing on the skills valued in the industry.

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Digital Media Production

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full time
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4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Design and create innovative digital multimedia content
  • Industry-standard software, hardware and extensive facilities
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
Course details Apply

Drama and Film

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore film theory and film-making from all over the world
  • Discover different modes of performance and drama practice
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
Course details Apply

Film

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Learn both film theory and film-making practice
  • Prepare for a career in film, arts and culture-related roles
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
Course details Apply

Film and Media

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Combine film and media theory with practical skills including film-making
  • The opportunity to screen your work at Cambridge Arts Picturehouse
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
Course details Apply

Film and Television Production

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:
ScreenSkills and ARRI

ScreenSkills Select and ARRI Certified Film School logos
Course details Apply

Photography

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore and experiment with photographic practices
  • Take advantage of specialist darkrooms, photographic studios and more
  • Opportunities in the industry with an optional placement year
Course details Apply

Film and Television Production

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
17 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Accredited by:
ARRI

ARRI Certified Film School logo
Course details Apply

Film and Television Production

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Film and Television Production, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

Film Studies and Media Studies

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Film Studies and Media Studies, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

Introduction to Professional Screenwriting: Creating and Selling your Movie Script

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Led by screenwriter and ARU lecturer Toby Venables, co-creator and co-writer of the BAFTA-winning Netflix film His House (2020), this three-day course of workshops aims to develop your storytelling skills as a screenwriter and provide professional, real-world insights to help you break into the industry.
Course details Apply
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