Film Production, MA
Our MA Film Production helps you develop your approach to film production workflows and technology whilst focusing on more creative areas such as screenwriting and directing.
This course will help you develop your creative abilities to a high professional standard. We focus on practice-based research and film projects, preparing you for employment in the dynamic world of film production. You'll be taught in new film production facilities, with post-production suites, and learn to use standard digital film industry equipment including RED, Canon C300 and Arri Alexa systems.
The MA route for this course includes courses on the critical and creative aspects of filmmaking, including cinematography, production practice, film research, screenwriting, and directing. An alternative MSc route explores more technical areas filmmaking, including production practice and editing. Optional courses cover topics including editing, emerging practices, and sound design.
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Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
Start month
September
Home/international fees 2023/24
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
You will be taught by renowned experts working in a variety of film and TV related fields. Based in Stockwell Street, with its world-class facilities, classes are small for maximum contact time with tutors.
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Entry requirements
If you are
You should have an honours degree 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.
If you have a good honours degree in another discipline, we may consider your application if your profile and motivation indicate a substantial interest in the fields of media and creativity. You will need an open mind towards interdisciplinary work and you must be capable of theoretical and methodological rigour.
For film professionals, we will consider five years' relevant professional experience in place of academic qualifications.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
Further information about entry
- Applicants will need to provide a personal statement and academic/professional references indicating their suitability for the course.
- Applicants should also consider areas of interest that they could explore during their studies, prior to attending an interview. Suitable applicants may be invited for interview.
- Applicants must provide a link to your online video show-reel or digital portfolio.
- Applicants are assessed on their project work and creative portfolios.
- We welcome applications from mature students.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Teaching is carried out through a combination of seminars and workshops. You should expect 2-3 days a week on independent learning. Teaching takes place over several days, and hours may vary depending on your module choice.
Class sizes
Lectures, seminars or tutorials are normally attended by smaller groups. Numbers can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate time to independent study (around 8-10 hours per module per week).
Every module will involve further reading and research. You may also be expected to spend time preparing for classwork such as presentations and group discussions, and for assessed coursework and examinations.
You can use our Stockwell Street library and online resources to support you in these activities.
During the week you can also:
- Attend guest lectures from industry experts
- Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
We encourage you to join societies such as:
Overall workload
If you study full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Assessment
All assessments are based on your course work and project work. Some modules have 'interim crits', which provide feedback to help you monitor progress.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
2023/24 fees
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Fees are assessed based on your country of domicile, with students domiciled in the EU charged international fees. If you are unsure, find out more about how your fee status is assessed.
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
If there any site visits or field trips, students may need to pay their own travel costs.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This course is aimed at students preparing to make the transition from education to employment in the film industry.
The film sector needs graduates with specialist expertise, but also creative thinkers who are deadline-driven and project-minded; capable of managing digital workflows in an enterprising manner, and taking initiative. This is the kind of approach we encourage and help our students to develop.
Career options are wide-ranging. They include studio and location camera work, editing/post-production, screenwriting, producing, TV and commercial work, and multimedia design and production.
Do you provide employability services?
We have an Employability Officer for postgraduate students to consult about specific opportunities relevant to the course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.
The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
Students on the MA and MSc Film Production courses in the School of Stage and Screen get free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and Lynda.com.
As a postgraduate student in the School, you will be a member of a wider creative community.
Each year we run a graduate show where our degree students can showcase their best work.
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