Business of Film

University of Westminster, London
Postgraduate MA Full-time 12 Months Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsFilm studiesPhotography

About this course

This course aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in the business of film and we are delivering it with the BFI (British Film Institute) as our industry partner.

It is a professional development programme for people whose career aspirations include supporting, financing and marketing good films. As well as people already involved in the film industry, the course is designed to support individuals from accounting, law, logistics and other fields, who want to enter the profession.

This postgraduate course delivered in the heart of London will appeal to film professionals looking to develop their knowledge as well as those aspiring to work in the industry, including people with backgrounds in business, finance or law.

Creating a sustainable career in the film business requires knowledge in areas such as finance, legal and marketing. Communication, networking and relationship building are also key to professional success in the film business. This course will support you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry through practical experiences and business challenges. Students will be involved in live industry projects, placements and marketing opportunities that will add to their understanding of how the film industry works.

The programme aims to prepare you for the challenges of the film business today, build your industry contacts, extend your entrepreneurial skills and develop greater commercial acumen. It aims to embrace creative individual problem-solving skills alongside necessary business and negotiation skills.

Students can also access guest speakers, networking events, industry contacts, mentoring and placement opportunities through our industry partner, the BFI. You will also have the chance to work in conjunction with Regent Street Cinema, gaining valuable experience on real-world film distribution projects.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time day/evening

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Westminster

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Westminster

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Westminster
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Film studies, Photography