The Bournemouth Skillset Screen & Media Academy, a partnership between the Arts University College at Bournemouth and the Media School Bournemouth University, is the largest centre of professional higher education for the media industries in the UK, and offers some of the world’s finest available education and training in creative media.

Bournemouth is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for film and media, one of only four accredited institutions having both Screen and Media Academy status in the UK.  Part-funded by Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for Creative Media, the Academy is endorsed by the UK film and media industries as providing the best education and skills development courses available in the UK. Bournemouth’s reputation reaches across the world with former students working internationally and winning the very highest accolades in film and media including BAFTAs, Oscars, Emmys and RTS Awards.

Academy status harnesses Bournemouth’s outstanding reputation, with unique access to resources not available to other students or graduates.

Membership of the Academy is intended to be a lifetime benefit for Bournemouth students and alumni to help film and media graduates achieve the fullest potential in their careers. Academy staff bring industry contacts at the highest level, professional expertise and business knowledge to enhance your experience as a student and to support you as a graduate.