Welcome to the careers page for Film Studies!

Here, you can find careers information specific to your course and where to find help if you need it. The link careers adviser for this course is Sabrina Wedderburn. If you would like to make comments or suggestions or ask questions related to our work with your department, please email us

What can I do

Film Studies graduates may work in a range of jobs, some directly connected to their studies at King’s, others more removed from them. Some pursue graduate work in filmmaking, acting and other creative aspects of the media. Others move on to film studies at postgraduate level. The study of film can also lead to exciting careers in print and media journalism, arts and other cultural management positions, film preservation and curating.

What are the recruiters in the creative and media industries looking for?

Employers from media industries are looking evidence of the key skills that you will have developed on your course, as they relate to their specific job descriptions. These include:

Creative expression
Ability to work flexibly and independently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Technical knowledge of media production, multi-media and web based technologies
IT literacy
Team work including, collaborating, listening and contributing
Problem solving
Managing projects and budgets within time constraints and to deadlines
Researching
Entrepreneurship
Ability to evaluate and reflect on your work

It is important to remember that these skills do not work in isolation and who you are working for may change the focus or level to which you end up using these skills in a job.

Where can I get more information on the employers that would be interested in me?

You can visit the King's College Careers information room which is full of useful resources on specific industries, some of which you can take away. Take a look at our opening hours.

There are also loads of online resources that you may find useful. Some of which are:

Skillset (Sector Skills Council for Creative Media)
Prospects.ac.uk (The national graduate careers website)
British Film Institute
Creativepool (creative industry jobs, portfolios and freelancers)
KEMPS (TV, Film and commercials directory)

How do I find work experience?

The film industry is a small and competitive one, so having a robust network to draw from will be a huge asset. It really is a case of ‘not what you know, but who you know! Or in other words who knows you! To build you network make sure to take opportunities to go to events, conferences, workshops, festivals, forums, Q&A sessions, enter competitions, be part of societies – ANYTHING that will get you in with the people in the know. Have your ear to the ground listening out for new projects, sources of funding, platforms showcase you work. For more information and support with sourcing work experience, internships and placements contact King’s College Careers.

How do I find the right job for me?

As mentioned earlier, studying film studies doesn’t commit you to a lifetime of film-making, rather in can open the door to a range of opportunities. However choosing what is right for you can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where you are headed. Generally there are three steps to success: