Film and Media

Film and Media

From first idea to final cut. Take your first steps into the world of film and media at Kent.

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Why study Film and Media at Kent?

Discover the power of stories on screen. At Kent, Film and Media blends creative practice with critical thinking, preparing you with the knowledge, skills and industry awareness to succeed in the creative industries.

Learn the language of film and media

Study Film and Media at Kent and explore how stories are created, shared and experienced on screen. You’ll combine critical insight with creative practice, analysing film, television and digital media while developing your own ideas and projects.

With access to specialist facilities and expert teaching, you’ll gain practical experience alongside a deep understanding of global media culture. On our undergraduate courses you can add a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry to expand your perspective and build valuable professional experience.

Develop the skills, confidence and creative voice to shape your future in the world of film and media.

 

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87% of our Cinematics and Photography students were positive about the teaching on their course. (NSS 2025)

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Meet industry professionals and make key contacts at careers events, seminars and conferences

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Our production spaces include chroma-key green screen and black serge cycloramas, an extensive lighting grid and edit suites.

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Communication and Media Studies was ranked 15th in the UK for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2026.

Explore our facilities

The Lupino is a private cinema for film screenings used by students on our film courses.

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Within the Jarman building we have studios that can be converted into drama studios, black box shooting spaces for film, and lecture theatres.   

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Where ambition takes shape.

Career in creativity

Film graduate Victor Chan developed his love of photography, building up an impressive portfolio and having work published in a magazine and on the Apple website.
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"A great course with a diverse range of modules, I've learnt about topics from video games to gender representation. With engaging and supportive lecturers." Ben Aldridge, Media

Uncut Artist

Get an inside perspective from graduate Arnold Voysey as he tells us how his time at Kent has helped his career, which includes working on Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Read Arnold's story

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