Film & Television MA

Study block one

Taking part in intensive practical group work, you’ll build technical skills and nurture your creativity in all areas of short film and television project development, including learning about legal requirements, ethical standards and risk assessment. This work will be supported with a reflection on how cultural contexts frame production and audiences.

Our masterclasses and guest speaker series will introduce you to a network of experiened professionals from companies like the BBC, Channel 4, Sky and Pinewood Studios.

Modules

• Contextual Studies: Screen, Culture & Society
• Creative Practice: Foundation

2nd Year

Study block two

The second Study Block invites you to develop your thinking beyond the limits of western culture. Collaborating with a crew of your peers, you’ll have an opportunity to deliver a 10-minute film/TV form or screenplay inspired by research into globalisation and screen media.

You'll also get a tase of industry with the chance to visit an international film festival and undertake work placements and internships.

Modules

• Contextual Studies: Screen & Globalisation
• Creative Practice: Development

Study block three

You’ll choose your final project depending on your career plans. If you're planning to move on to a PhD you can produce a dissertation or research portfolio involving a high level of research, a complex reading of film or television, and further discussion. Alternatively, if you want to head straight into industry you can choose an Industry Practice Project, where you’ll make a 20-minute film /TV form or write a feature screenplay.

You'll consult your work with an assigned supervisor and share it with your peers and the course team for step-by-step feedback.

Modules

• Contextual Studies: Final Major Project
• Creative Practice: Final Major Project