Edinburgh Napier University

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Film, Journalism & Media

Creating bright futures.

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We are a top 2 UK university for Film Production & Photography The Guardian University Guide 2025
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The media and creative industries are constantly evolving and expanding in scope, so let’s concentrate on getting you ready. Our courses give you both in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience. You’ll come away with all the technical and creative skills and practices you need to get ahead. And thanks to our industry focus you could follow in the footsteps of some of our graduates who work for Sky, STV and shows like Outlander.


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  • Digital Media & Interaction Design" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Digital Media & Interaction Design Global" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • English & Film " class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Film" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Journalism" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Marketing with Digital Media" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Mass Communications" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Photography" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Television (advanced entry)" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Advanced Film Practice" class="text-underline" target="_blank">Full-time
  • Directing" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Film" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Journalism" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Publishing" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Screenwriting" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Sports Journalism" class="text-underline">Full-time
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    We are the #1 university in Scotland for Journalism and top 10 in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2025

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    We are the top UK modern university for Communication and Media Studies - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

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    Our programmes offer a range of valuable work-based learning opportunities

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    • Journalist
    • Screenwriter
    • Researcher
    • TV Producer
    • Production Designer
    • Cinematographer
    • Editor
    • Sound Designer
    • Curator
    • Picture Editor
    • TV Presenter
    • Video Archivist
    • Content Editor
    • Multimedia Manager
    • Film Producer 
    • Freelance Photographer
    • Photo Journalist
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    Nothing comes close to hands-on learning. Which is why we use our wide network of industry contacts to find students work placements in their chosen field. For example, our partnership with STV gives students competitive opportunities for work placements on live and recorded shows.

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    Studying abroad provides a unique opportunity to develop your studies while embarking on a rich cultural exchange. 

    We have excellent links with universities worldwide.