Life at Film, Theatre & Television

Join a dynamic department that has been leading its field for over four decades. We pioneered the teaching of film studies in British Higher Education and have established a world-leading reputation in theatre, television and film research. Be inspired by teachers working at the cutting edge of their respective fields. The Department has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its teaching, which is regularly applauded by respondents in the National Student Survey.

World class facilities

Study in a purpose-built, 11.4 million building with state-of-the-art specialist facilities, located at the cultural and geographical heart of the attractive Whiteknights campus.

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Get creative

Participate in a wealth of creative activity which provides many opportunities for performing and production roles across the academic year, including the third year festival of film, theatre and television in the spring term; and both the second year festival of film, theatre and television and the first year theatre production in the summer term.

Practical, professional experience

Enhance your abilities and understanding by working on performances or films directed by students further into their studies. Forge friendships and creative partnerships with people from a range of years and degree programmes that will endure to become essential elements of your professional network in your future career.

Enjoy diverse opportunities to get additional experience in extra-curricular practical work, including: staff research productions which involve students as actors or technicians, some of which have travelled to theatres in London, Europe and China; department video production for companies in the South East which employs students as creative and production crew; and the Student Arts Fund, which gives students the opportunity to apply for funding and access to facilities to support extra-curricular projects.