Film, Animation and Photography | Birmingham City University

Film, Animation and Photography | Birmingham City University
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Film, Animation and Photography
Based at our £62 million Parkside and Curzon buildings, our Digital Arts portfolio offers courses across Film, Animation and Photography.
Our courses
Top 10
in the UK for Film Production and Photography for three consecutive years (Guardian League Table 2026, 2025 and 2024).
£500 million
has been invested into our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus.
Knowledge
You will be taught by industry-leading experts.
TEF Gold
BCU was awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
Cultivated in collaboration with industry partners, our courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills and expertise to step straight into an exciting career after graduation. Learn from experienced and passionate academic staff to develop your critical thinking and expand your creativity to make ideas a reality.
You will be taught at our City Centre Campus and have access to a range of professional studios including six photographic studios, one of the largest fixed green screens in the UK and a TV studio that has been home to shows like The One Show, Deal or no Deal and Newsnight. Our studios are regularly in use by large companies, providing students with opportunities to gain valuable work experience supporting productions with the likes of Gymshark, Sony Television, Jaguar Land Rover and Birmingham City Football Club.
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Foundation courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.
Undergraduate courses
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Film, Animation and Photography
Postgraduate courses
Take a look at the Film, Animation and Photography postgraduate courses and research degrees available.
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Facilities
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Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Working in industry
If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Inspired festival
Inspired Festival is a showcase of work from students from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media.
Portfolio Guidance
When applying to many of our Arts, Design and Media courses, you will be asked to provide a digital portfolio. This is an opportunity to show us who you are, your artistic ability and your potential.
Advice and guidance
Our Heritage and History
We have a rich history of delivering creative arts education in Birmingham dating back to 1843. Our long-standing history means that we are an integral part of the city, with excellent industry links locally, nationally and internationally.
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There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.
Placements
You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.
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International
You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.
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