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MA Cinematography at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a practical course in a film school setting. You’ll learn through engaging, challenging and authentic tasks taught by our dedicated cinematography team. Advance your technical and practical skills in cinematography while also developing your individual voice

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts  |  Duration: 18 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Visual Storytelling, Industry Focus 1, Cinematography, Industry Focus 2, Cinematography & Screen Arts, Major Project.

Career pathways

You'll have been building your professional and industry networks from day one of your course. This will help drive your career in cinematography when you graduate and increase the opportunities open to you. Roles include Drama, Documentary, Music videos, Commercials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in a cognate subject; at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for; or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applicants will be required to submit a portfolio to evidence an aptitude for the subject. Your portfolio should be of creative work that demonstrates creative ability and understanding of story, preferably including examples of Cinematography for the screen. Your portfolio may include your final year degree projects in detail and can also include edited work from the rest of your education where you think there is something relevant. We are keen to see how creatively you have spent your career to date so please also include any professional work and clearly explain your role and the project. The portfolio needs to be in chronological order. Please make sure that your work is clearly described and referenced. Do not put in everything you have ever done, edit with a critical eye. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to attend an interview. Candidates based overseas will be supported to undertake this electronically and/or by telephone. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,610 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12610. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,485 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £20485. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 18 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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