MA Film and Television: Research and Production at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Get ready to start your career in film, television or digital media with our hands-on degree. You don't need any previous media experience to study this MA. You'll develop your employability and filmmaking skills by completing a placement during the course.

Department: Film Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme comprises 80 credits of taught modules, a 40-credit Placement or Media Industries module, and a 60-credit dissertation. 20-credit modules run for one term, and each module involves a two-hours of contact time (seminars and/or lectures) which you'll need to attend. Placement and Training module.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in Film at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These include: critical thinking skills, the ability to think creatively and generate new ideas and teamworking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree in any subject. You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree. Your degree doesn't need to be in a media or film-related discipline and you don't need to have any experience in the media industry to apply. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,070 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=CAL030

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