MA Film and Screen Production at University of Derby

Programme overview

We are proud to partner with Soundsnap , home to one of the largest professional sound effects libraries in the world. Used by organisations such as the BBC, Apple, Disney, and HBO, Soundsnap provides our students with free access to a vast collection of high-quality, professionally curated audio to support their work in film editing, sound design, and post-production. The world is always looking for new creative stories and this MA is designed to help you tell yours.

What you will study

You will study the below modules on the Film or Documentary pathways: You will be introduced to the relationships between theory, practice, and research in the context of production in your chosen platform and you will use a range of research methodologies that you can apply in the development of your practical work.

Career pathways

This MA in Film and Screen Production is designed to prepare you for a wide range of roles in the film and screen production industries, from entry level production assistants to producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, sound recordists and postproduction specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment.; For international students you will need to have qualifications and experience that are at the same level as for a UK student applying for the same course. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued.; UK and EU Entry Requirements; You will normally be expected to have an appropriate Film/Writing, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. Depending on your qualifications, experience and portfolio, you may be invited to attend an interview before being offered a place.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=219867

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