Film Practices

Explore the world of creative documentary film and become a highly skilled, imaginative and resourceful independent film-maker.

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. you can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive university support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. work placements take place between stages 2 and 3. you'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Our graduates are equipped with the practical and transferable skills needed to pursue careers across the film, media and creative industries. for example in production, post-production, creative, marketing, distribution and film exhibition sectors. the first cohort of graduates completed their degree in 2019. many have gained employment in areas of the film industry, including within major uk post-production studios and commercial video production. some have begun careers as independent film-makers or cinematographers, while others are continuing their education at postgraduate level

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Newcastle University has partnerships with the following companies: