Edinburgh Napier University
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Film, Journalism & Media

Creating bright futures.

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We are the top Scottish modern university for Film Production & Photography The Guardian University Guide 2026
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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 skills and creative practice 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.

Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred course level.
  • Creative Studies" class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Full-time | " class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Part-time
  • Digital Media & Interaction Design" class="text-underline">Full-time
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  • Film" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Journalism" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Marketing with Digital Media" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Media and Communication" 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
  • Creative Documentary Filmmaking (Distance Learning)" class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Full time | " class="text-underline" target="|Custom">Part-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
  • Screenwriting (Global Online)" class="text-underline">Online learning
  • Sports Journalism" class="text-underline">Full-time
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    We are a top 2 Scottish university for Journalism and top 15 UK modern university - The Guardian University Guide 2026

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    We are a top 2 UK modern university for Communication & Media Studies - The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

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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.