MA Filmmaking at Buckinghamshire New University

Do you have a passion for film? On our MA Filmmaking course, you’ll discover how to bring stories to life, developing technical and production skills including camera work, postproduction and single camera directing techniques. You’ll be taught by experienced media professionals on state-of-the-art equipment, and study the practical skills, contemporary technical knowledge and problem-solving ability for a range of production roles.

Faculty: Film TV and Media Production  |  Duration: One Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you will be introduced to fundamental and advanced creative camera techniques and to camera peripherals. Across the twelve months of the course, you will work together with other students across three core modules and choose from a selection of optional modules. Core modules include Advanced Technical Production Skills, Producing & Directing, Major Film Independent Project. Optional modules include Production Management, Narrative Feature Film Treatment & Script, Short Form Film Production – Drama, Short Form Film Production – Factual, Promotional Video, Entrepreneurship & Employability.

Career pathways

After you leave BNU, you might start as a researcher, production co-ordinator, 1 st AD or a freelance scriptwriter for film or tv, or write content for the web. When you leave, you’ll feel confident in working with industry standard kit and will feel prepared for your first role within the industry.

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