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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.

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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

Television study abroad programs

Television undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in television

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    Acting for Theater, Film and Television - BFA Long Island University Brooklyn, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    39,458 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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    Audiovisual Communication - BCS (with placement) Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    45 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,390 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Audiovisual Communication
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    Acting: Film, TV & Stage (Top-up) - BA (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    14,250 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, February
    Show program overview about BA (Hons) Acting (Film, TV and Stage) Top-up
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    BA (Hons) Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television - BA (Hons) Arts University Bournemouth, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,950 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, February
    Show program overview about BA (Hons) Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television
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    Costume Design for Film & Television - BA (Hons) Falmouth University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,950 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Costume Design for Film & Television BA (Hons)

Associate in television

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    Radio & TV Broadcasting: Sports - ASc Miami Media School, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    25,445 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July
    Show program overview about AAS Degree Radio & TV Broadcasting-Sports Broadcasting Emphasis Program
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    Film, Television and Electronic Media - AA Cuesta College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,288 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Film, Television and Electronic Media
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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
    10,740 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Film, Television and Electronic Media (for Transfer)
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    Film, Television, and Electronic Media - ASc College of the Desert, USA
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,368 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Film, Television, and Electronic Media
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    Film, Television, and Electronic Media (Diablo Valley College) - AS-T Colleges of Contra Costa, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,840 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Film, Television, and Electronic Media (Diablo Valley College)

Diploma in television

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    Writing for Film and TV - Dip Toronto Film School, Canada
    • Online

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,040 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    July, October, January, April
    Show program overview about Writing for Film and TV Associate Diploma
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    Broadcast Television/Videography - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,803 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Broadcast Television/Videography
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    Broadcasting: Television - OCDip Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,701 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Broadcasting – Television
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    Broadcasting: Television and Communications Media - OCADip Mohawk College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,535 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media - 651
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    Broadcasting : Television and Video Production - OCDip Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,073 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Broadcasting - Television and Video Production

Certificate in television

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    Music Production for Film, TV and Games - Cert HE The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    15,250 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Music Production for Film, TV and Games
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    Television and Film Production Management - Cert College of the North Atlantic, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,488 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Television and Film Production Management

Television graduate programs

Master's in television

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    Film & Television - MA Falmouth University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,950 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Film & Television MA
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    Film and Television - MSc DePaul University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    23,868 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Film and Television
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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
    11,400 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, April
    Show program overview about M.A. Film, Television and Digital Narratives (Berlin)
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    Cinematography: Film and Television - MA Bournemouth University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    15,500 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about MA Cinematography for Film and Television
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    Special Effects for Film & TV - MA Buckinghamshire New University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,250 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about MA Special Effects for Film & TV

Certificate in television

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    Advanced Television and Film - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    32,905 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Advanced Television and Film
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    Film and Television: Business - OCGCert Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,303 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Film and Television - Business
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    Visual Effects for Film & Television - OCGCert Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    25,329 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    January, May, September
    Show program overview about Visual Effects for Film & Television

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.