Our film, media and journalism facilities

The Media Centre

Get hands on experience using our HD cameras, professional editing facilities, a film library and a dedicated cinema for showcasing your work. Team up with fellow students or manage solo projects yourself to diversify your skillset and gain knowledge from staff with different levels of expertise. The Media Centre is fully equipped with cameras, audio and lighting gear, which give you experience using film production software including Avid, Final Cut, and Pinnacle. 

Our film screening facilities

At Colchester campus, a 120-seater theatre is dedicated in giving you a chance to experience a wide range of cinema not just by your own level of study through weekly film screenings of various genres. Showcasing our very own student's film project and talks hosted by academics, visiting filmmakers, the University's Film Society and other departments, you get to expand your knowledge and join others with the same passion.

Our newsroom, television and radio studios

Our journalism students have the opportunity of working in a purpose-built Newsroom, with access to television, and radio studios with built-in computer industry-standard editing software to create and polish content across all media and platforms. Specialist cameras, audio equipment and green screen facilities are also available for use to allow students to experiment with their projects, develop their skills and expand their creativity.

Our experts

The Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies is home to academic experts and dedicated professionals to further support the future of film and journalism. 

With expert supervision and a wealth of experience, our teaching team provide you with the analytic, technical, and creative skills needed to understand and create films and other media content using our facilities and equipment.