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Film and Media

Media surrounds us, from blockbuster films and TV broadcasting to social media and content creators. The professionals behind it shape the stories we see and how we understand the world.

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At USW, our Film and Media degrees combine creative practice with real-world experience to help you become part of this dynamic industry.

Find Your Creative Voice

Get hands-on from day one. You’ll learn by creating real projects, developing the storytelling and technical skills that will make you stand out.

Learn from Industry Experts

Our lecturers are experienced journalists, filmmakers and producers who bring real-world insight straight into the classroom.

Connect with the Industry

Study in the heart of Cardiff’s media scene, surrounded by major broadcasters and production companies. Opportunities to network and collaborate are built into your course from the outset.

Create in Professional Facilities

Access industry-standard TV, podcasting and sound studios, green screens, editing suites and high-end production equipment to turn your ideas into reality.

Hands-on Filming Experience at USW

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Film - BA (Hons)

Develop your creative ambition and refine your voice as a film maker with our dynamic and progressive BA (Hons) Film degree. We’ll prepare you for a successful career in the screen industry through practical training and extensive film knowledge.

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Media Communications - BA (Hons)

Take part in today’s biggest media conversations as you explore how the relationship between media, society and culture shapes who we are.

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Media Production - BA (Hons)

In the heart of Cardiff, one of the UK’s media hotspots, you’ll find your place in the vast and varied media industry.

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Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)

If you love sport and storytelling, this course helps you build the skills to become a sports journalist.

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Did you know?

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All USW Film courses are ScreenSkills accredited and ARRI Certified, giving you professional-level camera training and the chance to earn an extra ARRI qualification during your degree.
Our partnerships with Screen Alliance Wales and Bad Wolf give you the opportunity to get real industry experience, make professional connections and take part in major Film and TV productions.

Did you know?

94%

of USW Film and TV graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23)

All USW Film courses are ScreenSkills accredited and ARRI Certified, giving you professional-level camera training and the chance to earn an extra ARRI qualification during your degree.
Our partnerships with Screen Alliance Wales and Bad Wolf give you the opportunity to get real industry experience, make professional connections and take part in major Film and TV productions.

Inside the Subject

On-Set Industry Experience

Through our partnerships with Screen Alliance Wales and Bad Wolf, you’ll gain hands-on experience in high-end film and TV production. These connections open doors to real projects, placements and professional networks that help launch your career in screen and media.

Creative Graduate Festival

Creative Graduate Festival is an online showcase of final-year work from students across the University of South Wales’ creative courses. It highlights the ideas, skills, and projects developed by students as they prepare for careers in the creative industries.

Creative Graduate Festival

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Bring Your Stories to Life

At USW’s Cardiff Campus, you’ll have access to professional film studios, finishing suites and industry-standard cameras, including the ARRI Alexa, Blackmagic URSA and Sony models. You can also work in multi-camera TV studios and explore our green screen and motion capture facilities, everything you need to create, shoot and refine your work.

Your Creative Community

Our radio, podcasting and sound suites along with editing spaces and performance studios are built for collaboration. You’ll work alongside filmmakers, performers and producers in professional environments that reflect real creative workplaces.

Study MA Film

Our MA Film degree is split into six different pathways, letting you study your specialist area and hone your skills.

Explore your MA Film Pathway

Success for Film and Animation Students at RTS Cymru Awards

USW Film and Animation sweeps the board with eight Royal Television Society Cymru awards

USW graduate opens doors for the next generation of filmmakers

Andrew Creak

MA Film graduate

My Journey Back to Education at USW

Robert Fish

Visual Effects student

Turning my passion for film into a career

Daisy Da Gama Howells

Film student

Realising my passion for VFX has led me to USW

Tom Bracke

Visual Effects student

Building a professional network during my studies

Amy Arthur

Visual Effects student

Kicking off a career in Sports Journalism with real-world experience

Ben Willers

Sports Journalism student

Developing a Creative Career at USW

Lucy Clover

Visual Effects student

Finding the right fit in Sports Journalism

Freddie Owers

Sports Journalism student

Continuing my childhood passion for film and writing

Edison Hipkin

Film student

A journey from fan to future sports journalist

Leah Bower

Sports Journalism student

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Study in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

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Come and meet us on campus and see what makes us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus, and meet academics from your course.

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