International Film Production MA/PG Dip/PG Cert at De Montfort University

Programme overview

On our International Film Production MA/PG Dip/PG Cert, you will enhance your filmmaking skills, such as storytelling, lighting, production design and directing, while developing a range of core skills and expertise in business and production management, such as post-production, pitching, budgeting and management.

Duration: One year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Developing and Selling Ideas, Filmmaking Research and Practice, Pre-Production, Production, Film Dissertation Project OR Major Film Project.

Career pathways

The course is structured around developing skills in production management, development and other skills related to the film production process. Graduates will leave with an enhanced awareness of the specialist skills required in the international film industry, and commensurate skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject; We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; As part of your application you will be required to: provide a 250-word summary of the particular aspects of the industry or film production roles that you are interested in and why; provide a 400-word proposal outlining your plans for a film production of which you hope to develop on the course (or provide a portfolio or show reel of relevant work); Further to the written application, there may also be a panel interview conducted with the course team, as part of the admissions process.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,100 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: One year full time

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