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Professional Placement Information

Film and TV Production students complete a period of professional placement in the second semester of their third year of study. Students are required to complete a minimum of 20 days on placement, which can be completed as a block, or individual days.

The course offers a wealth of industry contacts and students are supported by academic placement tutor in addition to a dedicated placement coordinator. Placement partners include BBC, ITV, Third Films


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