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Production degrees abroad

A degree in production will give you the skills you’ll need to take on roles in film, television and other media production. You can study a wide range of production programs covering things like music and theater, but many programs focus on the film and television industry.

As a production student, you need to have a strong passion for storytelling and filmmaking. You will develop skills in filming and editing, while building on your research and analysis skills. The best production programs will give you a mix of technical production skills and theoretical knowledge.

Countries all over the world offer film production programs, and by studying abroad you’ll get a unique perspective on the subject. Every country has a different approach to filmmaking, so as an international student you'll have a great opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge.

Production program structure

You can study for a range of production qualifications at undergraduate level, including diplomas, certificates and BAs. At bachelor’s level, you will study production over three or four years, and if you attend a university in the US, you can choose production as a major or minor concentration.

At postgraduate level, you can study an MA, MSc or PgDp (Postgraduate Diploma) in production or production-related subjects. Which qualification is right for you will depend on where you are in your education or career, and what precise area of production you want to study.

Production programs usually including a large amount of practical classes and workshops where you can hone your skills and gain experience using the latest equipment. You will also learn through lectures and seminars, and many programs will include placements where you’ll get the opportunity to put the skills you’ve learned into practice.

The precise program content and curriculum you will study will depend on the course you choose to take. It will also vary depending on the country and university you study at, but some common production modules include:

  • Storytelling
  • Scriptwriting
  • Cinematography
  • Production design
  • Sound and camera
  • Digital practice
  • Film and TV industry
  • Pre-production
  • Post-production

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Production study abroad programs

Production undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in production

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    Animal, Dairy & Poultry Sciences: Dairy Production - BSc Louisiana State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,700 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD

    Start date
    January, May
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    Crop and Soil Sciences: Production - BSc Auburn University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    32,220 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
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    Audio Engineering and Production - BA (Hons) The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,056 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Audio Production - BA American University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    50,542 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 50,542 USD

    Start date
    January, May
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    Audio Production - BS (with placement) Miami International University of Art & Design, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    51 months
    Annual tuition fee
    25,875 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,875 USD

    Start date
    October, January, April, July
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Associate in production

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    Agriculture Production & Mangement - AASc Lake Land College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
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    Animation Production - AA College of the Canyons, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,260 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,260 USD

    Start date
    August, February, June
    Show program overview about Animation Production
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    Performance and Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography - AA Laney College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Film Production - ASc Santa Monica College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,264 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,264 USD

    Start date
    August, January, February, June
    Show program overview about Film Production
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    Commercial Music Technology and Production - AA Diablo Valley College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,304 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Commercial Music Technology and Production

Diploma in production

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    Film & Television Production (Montreal Campus) - Dip Trebas Institute, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    10,771 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,630 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    Theatre Arts: Technical Production - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    14 months
    Annual tuition fee
    12,555 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,052 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Digital Film Production - OCDip Sault College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,390 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,470 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Fashion Design and Production - Dip Vancouver Community College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,838 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,437 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Fashion Design and Production
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    Theatre Arts: Production - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,347 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Theatre Arts - Production

Certificate in production

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    Audio Engineering and Production - Cert HE The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,056 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Audio Engineering and Production
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    Livestock Production - Cert Lake Land College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
    Show program overview about Livestock Production
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    Digital Design & Production - Cert College of the Desert, USA
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    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Video Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography - Cert Laney College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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    Wine Production - Cert South Seattle College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,687 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

    Start date
    September, January, April, June
    Show program overview about Wine Production

Pathway in production

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    Music Performance & Production (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,513 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,700 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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Production graduate programs

Master's in production

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    Documentary Film Production - MA London Metropolitan University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,436 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Editing and Post Production - MA London South Bank University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,093 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Editing and Post Production
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    Electronic Media Production - MA Central Michigan University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,300 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,300 USD

    Start date
    March, September
    Show program overview about Electronic Media Production
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    Film Production - MFA Full Sail University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    36,000 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 36,000 USD

    Start date
    October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
    Show program overview about Film Production
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    Media Production - MA Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,840 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 25,589 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Media Production

Diploma in production

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    Communication Studies: Screen Production - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,217 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 33,724 NZD

    Start date
    February, July
    Show program overview about Communication Studies: Screen Production

Certificate in production

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    Costume Production - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    9,159 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,440 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Costume Production

Future production careers

A degree in production will open up a host of exciting and creative opportunities in a wide range of industries. Some of the most popular roles for production graduates include:

  • Film/video editor
  • Film director
  • Lighting technician
  • Media producer
  • Screenwriter
  • Broadcast researcher
  • Broadcast journalist
  • Showrunner

Careers in film and TV are still a common route for production graduates, but new opportunities are also available in other sectors that need moving images for their websites, social media platforms and adverts.

Use your time at university to build up your experience both inside and outside of the classroom. Joining related student clubs and organizations is a great way to hone your skills, and show future employers your passion and dedication.