Documentary Film - MA at University of South Wales

A practical master's in documentary filmmaking taught in Cardiff, building storytelling, research, self-shooting, single-camera filmmaking and editing skills. Includes work experience at a factual production company, pitching to industry commissioners and masterclasses, with USW as an education partner of Screen Alliance Wales.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Industry (work experience); Specialist Craft Practice / Advanced Specialist Craft Practice; Film Theory and Practice; Collaborative Practice (a 6-9 minute group film); and a Major Production Project (a 12-15 minute film). Assessment is 70% practical tasks from live briefs and productions and 30% written reflection and critical analysis.

Career pathways

Documentary director, documentary cinematographer, factual programme development, video journalist, TV researcher; graduates have worked as camera and sound trainees, script supervisors and production runners for the BBC, Netflix and Channel 4.

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