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
Television undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in television
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Film, Television, & Media - BA Fairfield University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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47,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 47,650 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Film and Television - Creative Producing - BFA DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Film and Television Production - BA (Hons) Edge Hill University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,760 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Digital Communications and Mass Media – Concentration: Radio, TV and Digital Broadcasting Media - BA University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,103 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,120 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Film and Television - BA (Hons) Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,467 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,340 CAD
- Start date
- September
Associate in television
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Film, Television and Electronic Media (for Transfer) - ASc Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
Diploma in television
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Radio and Television - Radio - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,356 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,010 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Film & Television Production (Montreal Campus) - Dip Trebas Institute, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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11,488 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,630 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Acting for Film and Television - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,102 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Broadcasting - Radio, Television, Film & Digital Media - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
Television graduate programs
Master's in television
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Film and Television Studies - MA Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,262 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Directing Film and Television - MA Bournemouth University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,154 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Film, Television and Digital Narratives - MA SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,000 EUR
- Start date
- October, March
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Film and Television Directing - MFA DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,680 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Film and Television - MA University of Gloucestershire, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,060 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,200 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Doctorate in television
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Film and Television - PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,060 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,200 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Diploma in television
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Broadcasting - Television and Film Production - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,647 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,380 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in television
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Television & Film - Business - PGCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Advanced Television and Film - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,837 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,905 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Television Writing and Producing - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,981 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Broadcast Journalism - Television News - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,686 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,430 CAD
- Start date
- September
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.
