MA/MFA Filmmaking (Editing) at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This Masters will enhance your narrative skills as an editor of fiction for film and television. This Masters is a pathway of MA Filmmaking, so that in addition to your specialised training you will collaborate with students across all specialisms on a variety of film projects. Experienced tutors and guests provide expert guidance designed to enhance the flow of your individual research, experimentation and artistic achievement.

Faculty: School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time for the MA, 2 years full-time for the MFA | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Editing: Specialist Skills, Final Project, MFA Independent Practice.

Career pathways

On completing the programme, you will be equipped to enter the global job market, armed with an enhanced understanding of your practical, intellectual and creative capacities as a film editor. Possibly the most important skill we furnish you with is the rigorous discipline of working collaboratively under pressure as part of a creative team on challenging projects not only in film and television, but also in online, web, multi-media, animation, games and other hybrid forms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject as well as a level of practical experience from work in the arts or the media. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English language: IELTS 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time for the MA, 2 years full-time for the MFA

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000089385643

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