Filmmaking (with Placement Year)

About this programme

Integrate filmmaking, acting, and live production with our practical film course. You will learn in an environment that fosters creativity, technical excellence, and personal wellbeing. Our lecturers are experienced industry professionals and current practitioners. And because class sizes are small, you’ll get their one-to-one support. We’re rated: Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore the capital's diverse film industry. We’re also only a stone’s throw away from world-leading studios, such as: You can complete work experience to build your skills and network. You could work at: A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme. Applying to university can be daunting, and you may have questions about applying, student life, or your course. During your film course, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Upon starting your course at St Mary's, you will have access to our Career Services , which provides students and graduates with impartial advice on their career progression and development.