University of Greenwich
MA Film Production MA
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518

Course Description

Our MA Film Production helps you develop your approach to film production workflows and technology whilst focusing on 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 Canon,Sony, Black Magic, Red Epic and all Arri Alexa Systems (Classic, SXT, Mini).

The MA route includes courses on other creative aspects of filmmaking including cinematography, production practice, film research and directing. An alternative MSc route explores more technical areas of filmmaking, including advanced cinematography, virtual production and editing. The MA can choose options from editing, emerging cinematography practices and sound design.

What you should know about this course

  • The MA Film Production focuses on writing and directing. Our MA Film Production route focuses on the creative application of the technology.
  • This specialist course will enable you to develop advanced knowledge and skills in film production, developing through the course a career specialism in screenwriting, directing and producing.
  • It equips you to facilitate film projects that foreground the importance of practice-based research, expertise and experimentation.
  • It's an opportunity to develop key skills for communicating about and with moving images across a range of contexts and platforms.
  • Advance your creative abilities to a high professional standard, preparing you for employment in increasingly dynamic film and media sectors.

All assessments are based on your course work and project work. Some modules have 'interim crits', which provide feedback to help you monitor progress.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study MA Film Production, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language 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 must be capable of theoretical and methodological rigour.

Applicants without a degree that have five years' relevant professional experience may be considered.

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees MA Film Production MA

England UK £11000
Northern Ireland £11000
Scotland £11000
Wales £11000
EU £17450
International £17450

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

Greenwich Maritime Campus
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