Overview

Whether you're an emerging filmmaker, a media graduate, or a professional looking to break into the business side of screen content, this Film and Television (Business and Distribution) at Bath Spa University equips you with the tools to thrive — from finance models and distribution strategies to pitching and packaging projects for success.

You’ll learn about business practices across the vast and rapidly expanding world of film and tv business in one of very few such courses in UK Higher Education. This pioneering, industry facing Masters degree is designed to equip students with specialist knowledge of the entertainment business and digital creative industries, leading to a career in one of the UK’s richest strongest economic sectors.

Taught by an industry experienced team, you’ll learn how to negotiate the world of film and tv from the perspective of business. You’ll develop the skills needed to commission creative projects, navigate the world of studios and networks and generate revenue in a fast changing entertainment sector.

If you’re looking to build a career in the incredibly competitive but richly rewarding creative industries as a film and television business and distribution specialist, we want to hear from you. If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree but have five or more years of work experience in the creative industries sector and are looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you too. 

Careers

It's a very exciting time for the industry as there's been a huge increase in the Video Streaming market, with the number of users worldwide expected to grow to 1.7bn users by 2029. User penetration is projected to increase from 19.3% in 2025 to 21.7% by 2029. 

This course aims to equip graduates for employment in this rapidly growing market and is aligned with high sector demand. The programme is designed with clear entry routes to skilled employment. 

Graduate destinations include film, television, media and the creative industries.