Film and Television Production

Film and television production is the practical and creative discipline of making moving image content for cinema, broadcast, and digital platforms. It encompasses the full production process, from developing an idea and writing a script through to capturing footage, directing performances, editing, and delivering a finished work. The craft draws on storytelling ability, visual and sonic literacy, technical skill with equipment and software, and the collaborative capacity to bring a team of people with different roles together around a shared creative vision.

The sector has expanded dramatically with the growth of streaming platforms and online content creation, making it one of the most dynamic areas of the creative economy.

At Anglia Ruskin University, this three-year full-time BA (Hons) degree develops your skills across the full range of production disciplines, including scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, producing, and directing, working in both studio environments and on location. The programme is part of a community of students who have achieved award recognition for their work, and the emphasis on practical project work means you will graduate with a portfolio of real production experience rather than purely theoretical knowledge. ARU's location in Cambridge and Chelmsford gives you access to a thriving creative and digital sector in the east of England.

Graduates in film and television production go on to work across the full range of screen industries. Many work in production companies, broadcasters, post-production houses, and digital content agencies in roles including director, producer, editor, cinematographer, and production coordinator. The freelance nature of much of the industry means that portfolio building, professional networking, and the ability to work across different types of production are especially important, and the programme's practical orientation prepares you directly for this.

Further study at Masters level in film production, screenwriting, or documentary practice is an option for those who want to develop specialist expertise. The typical entry tariff is 104 points.