Career opportunities

A degree in Film Studies from the University of Leicester will be your first step to career success. 95% of our students are employed or have gone on to postgraduate study within 6 months of graduation (DLHE 2018-19).

All our students have the opportunity to take part in a Career Development Programme delivered by the Careers and Employability Service.

Career prospects

Film Studies provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers. The nature of the course promotes flexibility of thought, encourages intellectual initiative and develops skills in visual analysis. With valuable skills in written and oral communication and IT, our graduates are well placed to compete in today's job market.

Possible career paths include roles in:

• Journalism and publishing
• Cinema management and programming
• Film and video production
• Education
• The civil service
• Arts administration
• Film distribution
• Television
• New media industries

Previous success stories

University of Leicester Film graduates have entered a wide range of employment fields, securing prominent jobs with:

• Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre
• BBFC
• Yale University Press
• The Open University
• J Walter Thompson