Film Production, MA
Our MA Film Production programme will help you develop practical and critical approaches to the relationship between production workflows, digital film technology, and creativity.
The course seeks to develop your creative abilities to a high professional standard, preparing you for employment in increasingly dynamic film and media sectors, and to facilitate film projects that foreground the importance of practice-based research, expertise and experimentation. Students can choose to refine a critical approach to creativity in areas such as writing, directing, and producing; or alternatively focus on creative technology in areas such as cinematography, editing, virtual production and sound.
The course aims to develop students’ critical and research abilities in the discipline of film production. Core skills include: filming using digital camera equipment, workflow scheduling, project management, film distribution / promotion via festivals and digital platforms, and practice-based research skills. Additional skills students can gain include: screenwriting, directing actors, cinematography, editing, sound design, and virtual production. The emphasis will be on the ways in which digital film production utilises all of these skills in combination, encouraging students to manage interrelated disciplines and skills in the pursuit of creative outcomes.
School
Location
Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
Start month
September
Home /international fees 2025/26
£11,325 /£17,975
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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We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject.
Applicants with a degree in another discipline, may be considered if the application indicates a substantial interest in the fields of media and creativity. Applicants will need an open mind towards interdisciplinary work and you must be capable of theoretical and methodological rigour.
Applicants without a degree that have five years' relevant professional experience may be considered.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Further information about entry
Suitable applicants will be required to submit a personal statement, short film/film portfolio and attend an interview..
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 use our contact form.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £11,325 | £1,887 per 30 credits | N/A |
| International | £17,975 | £2,996 per 30 credits | N/A |
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 £126.35 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.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so 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.
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.
Accommodation
Greenwich
Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.
Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.
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 Film Production course 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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