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London School of Film, Media and Design

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London School of Film, Media and Design

We are a vibrant hub of creative learning, offering professionally oriented courses which have been designed and developed with input from employers and industry specialists.
  • Our Film Production & Photography courses are ranked third in London in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

Our inspirational staff and expert facilities will empower you to unlock your creative potential and become 'work ready' in the fast-paced, creative skills economy.

We continuously adapt our curriculum to ensure our graduates have the most sought-after skills.

Each year, our final year students present their work as part of ArtsFest. Visit our ArtsFest pages to see some of their work.

ARTSFEST students' work

Highlights of final year students' portfolios and showreels from the London School of Film, Media and Design and the London College of Music.

A collage of examples of graduate's work from LCM and LSFMD

Courses and facilities

We offer a wide range of degrees for anyone interested in a career in creative media and design. Our unique portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses allows us to work collaboratively across disciplines, simulating real working environments.

As a student you will benefit from our investment in modern equipment and software. Our facilities include professionally-equipped studios for photography, TV production, commercial radio production, print, sewing, knitting, pattern-cutting and more. 

Explore our courses and facilities by choosing a subject area below.

Welcome video

Hear from Paul Lohneis, Head of the London School of Film, Media and Design about why UWL is a great choice for your future.

Film, Media and Design Foundation Year Experience

You can build a strong understanding of the creative industries while you prepare for undergraduate study with the Film, Media and Design Foundation Experience year.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year allows you to automatically progress onto our full range of undergraduate degrees within the School.

"The foundation year has allowed me to explore the creative sectors giving me freedom to choose what I would like to study." Charlie Dale

Throughout the Foundation Experience year, you will learn about creative fields such as:

  • fashion and textiles
  • photography
  • journalism
  • radio production
  • film
  • English
  • media and communications
  • advertising
  • public relations, and much more.

You will receive workshops and tutorials by guest lectures and subject specialists to expose you to all areas of these creative sectors. Your teaching will give you access to our excellent facilities. This course is the first step towards getting your degree and entering the competitive creative sector.

Find out more about the London School of Film, Media and Design's Foundation Year.

London School of Film, Media and Design: Foundation Year

Our Foundation Year is tailored to prepare you to meet the demands of undergraduate study by introducing the principles of good academic and research practices that will inform the rest of your academic journey.

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Research

With highly active research staff, the London School of Film, Media Design offers PhD supervision in a broad range of fields.  Our combination of theoretical and practical expertise means we can support either written or practice-based PhD work, which could include elements of archival research, film or exhibition practice.

This is in addition to the research specialisms of our teaching staff, which include rethinking the image; media transformations; practice, theory and philosophy in film, photographic and screen arts; and adaptation and popular British genre fiction.

Learn more about our research projects and explore opportunities to join us as a research student.

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Our staff

School management

  • Paul Lohneis

    Paul Lohneis

    Head of School
    London School of Film, Media and Design

    Paul is Head of the London School of Film, Media and Design at the University of West London.

    Paul is Head of the London School of Film, Media and Design at the University of West London.

Teaching staff

Honoraries and industry partners

  • Our Honoraries

    Each year, the University of West London bestows Honorary Masters, Fellows and Doctorates to distinguished individuals, in recognition of their business success, contribution to civic and cultural life, or long-term support for the University’s work. 

    Below are some of those who have received honorary awards from the London School of Film, Media and Design.

    • Jenny Abramsky
    • Terry Ackland-Snow
    • Trevor Baylis CBE
    • Richard Bradbury CBE
    • ​Gareth Cadwallader
    • ​Tony Coad
    • Torin Douglas MBE
    • Phil Dudderidge
    • Greg Dyke
    • Ted Fletcher
    • Sir David Frost
    • Michael Fry
    • Rebecca Harris
    • Jeremy Isaacs
    • Avtar Lit
    • Eamonn McCabe
    • Robin O'Donoghue
    • Tina Tietjen OBE
    • Pete Townshend

  • Collaborative partners

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    CertHE Professional Make-up Design

    Apply now through the Delamar Academy website.

    The one year CertHE Professional Make-up Design is offered by Delamar Academy, London's leading provider of practical make-up courses based at Ealing Studios.

    Delamar graduates have gone on to win awards all over the world, including Oscars and Baftas.

    This course provides intensive practical training for film, television, theatre and fashion. You will be taught by professionals who are still working in the industry today, using the latest products and techniques. They will prepare you for life in the industry, telling you what they’d expect of their trainees and any other make-up artists in the team.

    Prospective students need to contact Delamar Academy and apply direct to them.

    Further information on applying and the application process can be obtained by contacting admissions@delamaracademy.co.uk.

    More about the Delamar Academy

  • Companies who work with us on work placements

    Our dedicated placements team will help you find suitable work experience. We're constantly developing new links with the creative industries to ensure our students have the widest choice of quality placements.

    Here are some of the companies we've worked with:

    • BBC
    • Sky
    • Vertigo Films
    • Magnum Photos
    • Snappy Snaps
    • The Independent
    • The Sunday Times
    • Zoo
    • Brave
    • New Look
    • Beggars Banquet
    • MTV
    • Capital Radio
    • Global Radio

Contact us

To get in touch with our School, please contact Valentina Benedetti on 020 8231 0178 or via email at valentina.benedetti@uwl.ac.uk.

To contact us about applying for a course, please get in touch with our Admissions team:

Disclaimer

* Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992. UWL received the rankings listed above when compared to all other modern universities ranked in the guides / surveys cited.