Study Film and Television at Westminster
Our Film, Television and Animation courses develop a range of practical skills across producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, lighting and sound, alongside theory, research and business knowledge. You’ll gain hands-on experience in industry-standard studios and production facilities, and student work has won prestigious awards and been screened at festivals around the world.
Recognised by organisations such as Screenskills Select, NAHEMI, CILECT and BAFTA albert, the courses combine practical training with real-world experience, giving you opportunities to collaborate with professionals and launch your career in the screen industries.
Harrow Campus is a creative hub, home to Film and Television alongside Art & Design, Fashion, Media & Communication, and Music, offering a vibrant, supportive environment to prepare you for a career across the creative and visual industries.
Courses
2026/27 Full-time
2026/27 Part-time day
2026/27 Part-time day/evening
2027/28 Full-time
2027/28 Part-time day
2027/28 Part-time day/evening
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
2026/27 Full-time
2026/27 Part-time day
2026/27 Part-time day/evening
2027/28 Full-time
2027/28 Part-time day
2027/28 Part-time day/evening
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
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Careers
Industry links
Your creative development is supported by workshops and tutorials led by practising industry professionals and our course teams. Additionally, the University’s dedicated Careers and Employability Service offers tailored support during your studies and for up to three years after graduation. The service provides workshops, industry networking events and placement opportunities.
Employment opportunities
Courses in this area will prepare you for roles such as:
- Camera assistant
- Sound recordist
- Director
- Producer
- Editor
- Location supervisor
- Scriptwriter/supervisor
- Studio manager
- Documentary self-shooter
- Researcher
ZONE29: OUR NEW HOME OF CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE
Zone29 is our new home of careers and enterprise, offering game-changing opportunities such as:
- jobs, placements and work experience
- tailored career guidance and mentoring
- step-by-step career planning through the Westminster Award
- work and study abroad programmes
- start-up, business and freelance support
Westminster Stories
Film BA alumni wins at Little Venice Film Festival
Boyan Dragomirov was awarded Best Student Showcase Award for his Bulgarian short film titled Reflection, which he edited and shot. The award recognises outstanding filmmaking by student creators.
Westminster Alumna wins BAFTA
Television alumna, Laurence Cawsey has won a BAFTA TV Craft Award for Multi-Camera Directing, recognising his work on Sky Sport's coverage of Liverpool's winning victory against Tottenham.
1st in London for Student Support
We're proud to be ranked number one in London for Student Support in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 and placed among the top 25 universities in the UK overall.
to Film graduate wins award for best student commercial page
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
What our students say
Yasmin Safieddine
Film BA - 2024
The lecturers were very reliable and hands-on in their teaching approaches. I especially enjoyed learning theory and film history from lecturers who were clearly enthusiastic and knowledgable on topics such as cinema from around the word.
Dominic Brown
Television Production BA - 2023
The most rewarding aspect of my Westminster experience was building connections with people from diverse backgrounds and with varying interests.
Errianne Rojo
Business of Film MA - 2024
What I love most about the Business of Film MA is its practical approach. The course is designed to prepare us for the real world, with plenty of opportunities for networking and attending film events.
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Facilities
We operate from a purpose-built studio facility in Harrow, with two large film and television studios, an animation studio, a set construction workshop, a 3D workshop, and extensive post-production facilities that include two dubbing theatres with surround sound, logic and Pro Tools and four cutting rooms for editing. We have additional facilities at other campuses.
Animation lightboxing
Animation sculpting
Studios
Our studios include a Film studio, TV studio, gallery, sound control, dressing rooms and green rooms
Workshops
Scenery bay and construction workshops for set design and building
Professional standard equipment and facilities
Our Film and TV courses at Westminster are well equipped with professional standard equipment and facilities
Professional standard equipment and facilities
Our Film and TV courses at Westminster are well equipped with professional standard equipment and facilities
Harrow Library
Our Harrow library is equipped with books and resources for our creative disciplines. It features professional standard hardware and software, as well as collaborative and private workspaces.
Harrow Campus – Your Creative Hub
Take a quick glimpse inside our Harrow Campus, your creative hub for Art & Design, Fashion, Film & TV, Media & Communication and Music. Explore state-of-the-art facilities, vibrant studios, and collaborative spaces that inspire innovation and creativity.
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