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MA Documentary Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Turn your ideas into reality and learn how to make a documentary film that can change opinions and challenge preconceptions. Documentary filmmaking is constantly evolving, thanks to the rise of internet and social media, there are now countless places for filmmakers to screen their work.

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 Creative Concepts, Documentary Production, Master's Project, Documentary Development, Creative Practice, Next Project Development.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for the collaborative environment of documentary filmmaking. You will gain the experience and knowledge you need to interpret your ideas and give them exposure to new audiences.

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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 are required to submit an online portfolio of creative or other work relevant to documentary which includes a proposal for a new documentary film. 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. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. Interview Required We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview. Portfolio Required All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative or other work relevant to documentary which includes a proposal for a new documentary film. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 18 months full-time

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

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