We live in a world of images and understanding how images work and circulate has become a very marketable skill which students on the degree programmes offered by the department (Film Studies and
Film and Literature) develop through their studies. Students also gain skills in writing, argument, critical analysis and debate, independence of thought and creativity that are highly valued in many employment sectors.
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Warwick came first in the UK for studying film in the Complete University Guide for 2014
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Warwick was the number one choice of Britain’s Top 100 Graduate recruiters in 2013
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Warwick pioneered the study of film and television in the UK and has been at the forefront of the field for nearly 40 years
Our students typically go on to work in different spheres of film and television production, journalism, publishing, advertising, PR, arts administration and also to careers in teaching and academia.
Marketing Director
Office Manager
Trainee Assistant Manager
BBC Script Researcher
Researcher and Edit Assistant
Production Intern
PR Publicist
Communications Administrator
Broadcasting Assistant
MTV Production Intern
Website Co-editor
Account Executive
Marketing Assistant
Assistant Teacher English teacher in Korea
Assistant Producer (Internship)
Management Associate/Curriculum Developer
Advertising Intern
Assistant Publicist
Advertising and market research
Creative arts and entertainment
Educational support activities
Information services
Management consultancy
Motion picture, video and television programme activities
Radio broadcasting
Retail trade
Social work
MA in Film and TV Studies for Research (Warwick), MA in Film and Television Studies (Warwick)
Postgraduate Degree in Acting (LAMDA), MSc in Business Management.

Given that 92% of Warwick Graduates end up in either employment or further study, and that 70% of graduate recruiters do not require graduates to have a specific degree, perhaps the most important question to ask is not:
“What degree will get me a graduate job?” but
“How can I make the most of my time at
Warwick so that I can get the job I want?”
Graduate recruiters tell us that what they want from applicants is:
 A good degree from a good University
 Work experience
 Involvement in extra-curricular activities
 The ability to describe and articulate their unique achievements and skills
At Warwick you have the opportunity to access all of the above to support you in achieving your goals.
Graduates regularly speak about their careers at Student Careers & Skills events.
James Cotton produced the animated film The Magnificent Lion Boy which was selected for the
Cinéfondation category of films in competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 – the only UK film in this category. The film was directed by a National Film and Television School colleague and includes characters voiced by Lord of the Rings actor/director Andy Serkis and Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville.
Sara Sesardic enjoys a successful radio production career at Wise Buddah working across BBC Radio 2 shows and has previously worked on the awardwinning Frank Skinner show and on Heart Breakfast. In 2012 she was selected by the Radio Academy as being one of the top 30 people under 30 in the radio industry. Whilst at Warwick Sara was heavily involved with Radio Warwick
(RaW 1251AM).
"My film degree at Warwick allowed me to study a huge passion of mine and opened my eyes to new passions. I fell in love with radio whilst doing shows with some fellow film students and I've never looked back" .
At a Careers in Radio, Television and Film event graduate Pete Spencer gave tips on how he succeeded in gaining a prestigious internship with Working
Title Films.
Past graduates of the department also contribute to the Careers Blog
Students who aspire to work in film, TV and journalism are strongly encouraged to get involved in relevant student societies to help them develop relevant technical skills and enter competitions to showcase their abilities.
Students who are keen to explore other career areas can learn more about through attending careers fairs and sector events covering everything from HR, to International Development and
Marketing and Advertising.
Find out about career paths and employment destinations of recent graduates from the University of
Warwick: go.warwick.ac.uk/whatdowarwickgradsdo