Film Studies and Production

The film studies and production degree at queen’s offers a unique blend of critical thinking and filmmaking. students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in digital production, screenwriting, directing, cinematography and editing, as well as developing their understanding of film and moving image and broader film culture. classes take place in the cinema of the queen’s film theatre and our dedicated film studio which features full broadcast-quality led lighting and green screen. students benefit from our cutting-edge digital production facilities including offline and online editing suites and use high-definition cameras, and lighting and grip kits for location work. across the programme practice-based learning is framed by the study of film concepts, critical contexts, and current industrial practices. this approach encourages our students to become creative and critical practitioners with highly developed audio-visual literacy. all of these skills enhance the employability of our graduates within the media and creative industries sector.

Studying for a film studies and production degree at queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. graduates from this degree at queen’s are well regarded by many employers and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline. film studies and production, with its practice and professional components, provides an excellent background for work in film, television and other broadcast media and creative industries. a degree in film studies and production can lead to careers in education, training and arts administration as well as offering a wide range of career possibilities including postgraduate study. employment after the course our graduates have gone into a diverse range of careers, including the following: lauren mcguigan (assistant editor, yellow moon) alastair livesley (sub-editor at virgin media presents) stephanie fitzsimons (associate at pwc) daniel mccabe (sound trainee, hbo) niall mcevoy, (on set vfx supervisor, hbo, game of thrones) grace sweeney (camera department, hbo, game of thrones) maria murphy (assistant producer, below the radar) aaron bell (online assistant at ‘fifty fifty post’) chris mcgeown (content delivery operator at bbc) michele devlin, (director of the belfast film festival) genevieve ewing (business consultant at csg the global talent experts)

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 Northern Ireland 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. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: