MA Film (Film with Practice) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A one-year MA pathway in Film with Practice at Kent's School of Arts for students developing as both filmmakers and critical thinkers, with advanced training in cinematography, sound design, editing and screenwriting and a final creative project.

Department: School of Arts | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Advanced Screenwriting, Filmmaking 1: Key Skills and Fiction, Filmmaking 2: Project Development and Final Creative Project. Optional modules include Analysing Film, Conceptualising Film, Film and Media Research Methods, Innovation and Writing and World Cinema History.

Career pathways

Arts graduates have gone on to work in museums, teaching, film journalism and theatre technology, with employers including Universal Pictures and the London Film Festival, as well as film production, editorial and web design roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.2 or above in a relevant subject. A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent). Applicants provide a sample of written work or practical work (a film, short film or script) with their role in the production clearly stated in the credits. International applicants: English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time (UK) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time (International) Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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