Media

Why Media

Media programmes here earned a 92% rating in the Complete University Guide 2026, while 95% of students report satisfaction with how they’re taught. These aren’t just numbers—partnerships with British Film Institute, Arts Council England, and Independent Cinema Office mean direct access to leading film companies, turning studies into a genuine launchpad for creative careers.

Drama and Film

Drama and Film BA (Hons) blends theoretical analysis with hands-on practice across acting, directing, screenwriting, and documentary work. Students explore cinematic language through framing, sound, editing, and lighting. What makes it special is the Graduate Theatre Company scheme, which gives graduates real professional experience, while faculty—practicing specialists and technical experts—guide everyone toward developing their own creative voice.

Film and Media

Film and Media BA (Hons) takes an interdisciplinary approach to how cinema and media shape contemporary society. Faculty regularly contribute to national debates on television and in news media, keeping the programme at the industry’s cutting edge. An optional placement year in broadcasting offers practical experience creating content for TV, online platforms, and social networks—working alongside professionals to build valuable portfolio material.

Media Programmes at University of Kent

Media – BA (Hons) examines the full spectrum of contemporary media, from cancel culture and fake news to AI and algorithms, combining digital content creation with analysis of how media influences the world around us. Students produce their own films, podcasts, and marketing presentations in professional-grade studio conditions, while career events with representatives from Google, BBC, and The Guardian help forge essential industry connections.

Film Practice

Film (Film with Practice) MA welcomes both film graduates and practitioners from other fields. Award-winning directors and internationally recognized researchers lead this course, which covers advanced screenwriting, core production skills, and project development through required modules. The final creative project serves as a capstone demonstration of acquired competencies and creative vision.

Promotional Media

Promotional Media MA sits at the intersection of PR, marketing, and advertising, preparing specialists for a rapidly growing industry by combining theoretical knowledge with practical content production skills. University of Kent’s School of Arts achieved a unique distinction in Research Excellence Framework 2021—100% “world-leading” ratings for impact and research environment, the only such result among British universities, ensuring students learn from sector leaders.