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Television degrees abroad
Television is a recent field of academic study where students develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to produce, analyze, and criticize videos. Television degrees are sometimes called television production, television and broadcasting, or film and television.
You’ll study a wide range of videos and consider how they’ve been influenced by the social and historical contexts in which they were set or produced. You’ll gain industry-level skills in camera-operating, producing, presenting, directing, writing, and editing, and use state-of-the-art equipment to create your own content.
Television is a global industry that is changing faster than ever as online streaming services emerge and take hold. By studying television abroad, you’ll be at the forefront of new developments and trends. You’ll connect with international professionals, explore new audiences, and gain a global understanding of the media landscape.
Television program structure
At the bachelor’s level, television programs are offered as both a BA and a BSc. The difference between the two programs is minimal, although you might find slightly more practical modules on a BSc program. Bachelor’s courses last for a minimum of three years, but most universities recommend that you take an extra placement or sandwich year to gain hands-on industry experience.
Once you’ve completed your bachelor’s, you can choose to study a postgraduate qualification. These programs are more research-focused and will ask you to specialize in a particular area. A master’s degree can be studied over one or two years, whereas a PhD can take between four and seven years of work.
You’ll encounter a variety of teaching methods on your degree, including lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and screenings. You’ll have the chance to use industry-standard equipment and many universities will arrange for professionals in the field to deliver guest talks.
You’ll be assessed through a combination of exams, essays, presentations, close analyses of television clips, and practical assessments.
Differences in cultural contexts and industry practices mean that television programs will vary between universities around the world. However, here are some core areas of study you can expect to find in most courses:
- Principles of television production
- Technical skills for television
- Understanding media
- Editing for video
- Researching the media
- Presenting and writing for television

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Television study abroad programs
What are the top television undergraduate programs abroad?
Bath Spa UniversityFilm, Television and Digital Production - BA (Hons)
- 3 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Television, Film Production
- Location
- Bath, UK
- Next available start date
- September 2025
- Annual tuition fee
- 17,670GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Berkeley City CollegeFilm, Television and Electronic Media (for Transfer) - ASc
- 2 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Associate
- Subject area
- Television, Electronic Media, Film
- Location
- Berkeley , USA
- Next available start date
- August 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 10,740USD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Buckinghamshire New UniversitySFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV - BA (Hons)
- 3 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Television, Special Effects Props, Modelmaking
- Location
- High Wycombe, UK
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 20,200GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
California Lutheran UniversityFilm and Television - BA
- 4 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Television, Film
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, USA
- Next available start date
- January 2026
- Annual tuition fee
- 51,750USD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
California State University, Monterey BayFilm, Television, and Electronic Media to Cinematic Arts & Technology - BA
- 4 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Computer Technology, Television, Film Studies, Electronic Media
- Location
- Seaside, USA
- Next available start date
- August 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 17,859USD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
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What are the top television postgraduate programs abroad?
Buckinghamshire New UniversitySpecial Effects for Film & TV - MA
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Television, Film
- Location
- High Wycombe, UK
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 19,450GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
DePaul UniversityFilm and Television - MSc
- 2 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Television, Film
- Location
- Chicago, USA
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +2 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 22,032USD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Falmouth UniversityFilm and Television - MA
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Television, Film
- Location
- Falmouth, UK
- Next available start date
- September 2025
- Annual tuition fee
- 19,950GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Long Island University BrooklynWriting and Producing for Television - MFA
- 2 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Television, Creative Writing, Film Production
- Location
- New York City, USA
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 32,448USD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced LearningAdvanced Television and Film - OCGCert
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Subject area
- Television, Film
- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Next available start date
- May 2025 +3 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 32,294CAD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
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Future television careers
Your degree will prepare you with the skills you need to begin a successful career in the television industry. Although you may be offered entry-level employment at first, there’s plenty of scope for you to work your way up into high-level positions.
Here are some of the most common roles secured by television graduates:
- Camera operator
- Studio technician
- Studio manager
- Presentation scheduler
- Videographer
- Creative producer
- Assistant television editor
- Floor runner
Employers in the television industry are always on the look-out for individuals with passion and practical experience. Some universities have a media society or television channel that reports on campus life and sporting events, so it’s a good idea to get involved and boost your employability.
