Study with us

We live in a world of moving images

Explore how they work and what they mean

Audio-visual literacy is a vital skill in the modern workplace. By studying with us you’ll develop a sophisticated way of understanding the world you live in.

Our teaching and research focus on global visual culture in all its variety. Our expertise is second-to-none, and your learning will be supported by state-of-the-art facilities. You will pursue your intellectual and creative passions through a mix of approaches. These combine traditional methods of learning with digital production that is at the cutting edge of the discipline.

We are a close-knit, friendly and modern department with a long history. We run the longest established film degree in the country and have a reputation for world-leading teaching and research.

Our rankings

• We have been ranked Number 1 in the UK in our subject area by The Guardian (2023, 2024, 2026), The Times (2022) and the National Student Survey (2021).
• Over 95% of students rated the quality of teaching highly in the latest National Student Survey (2025).
• Number 1 for 'Research Power' (Research Excellence Framework 2021).