MA Business of Film at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Business of Film MA is delivered with the British Film Institute as industry partner and is a professional development programme for people who want to support, finance and market films. It covers finance, legal and marketing knowledge, with networking, mentoring and placement opportunities through the BFI and work with Regent Street Cinema on film distribution projects.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also offered) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students develop commercial, entrepreneurial and negotiation skills through industry workshops, real-life case studies and guest lectures.

Career pathways

Graduates work across development, marketing, financing, distribution and exhibition in the film industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants are expected to have at least one year of experience in an editorial, creative or business function within media or content industries. A short written assignment and a Teams interview may be required. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,545 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year; stated for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,760 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year; stated for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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