Film and Television Production

Film and television production is the discipline at the practical heart of the screen industries, developing the craft and technical skills needed to create compelling visual stories for film, television drama, documentary, and live broadcast. It brings together storytelling, cinematography, directing, editing, sound design, and production management, asking students to develop both creative vision and the technical competence to realise it.

The three-year full-time Film and Television Production programme at York St John University develops your knowledge and creative technical skills using specialist equipment including television studios, HD cameras, lighting rigs, and a range of film and location equipment. You will work across different production contexts, from scripted drama and documentary to live studio television, developing a broad practical foundation alongside the theoretical and critical understanding of what makes screen storytelling effective. A sandwich year, year abroad, and work placement options are built into the programme, providing professional and international experience at key stages of your studies.

Time spent working in a production company, broadcaster, or related organisation is invaluable in a sector where most careers begin through network connections and demonstrable practical experience.

With a typical entry tariff of 120 points, the programme is accessible to students who bring creative ambition and a genuine interest in the screen industries. York's strong creative community and the programme's industry links support both placements and graduate employment.

Graduates pursue careers as directors, producers, camera operators, editors, production managers, and broadcast engineers in film, television, digital content, and streaming. Many also work in corporate video, documentary, and online media production, while others go on to postgraduate study in film production or media practice.