MA Film, Television and Moving Image at University of Westminster

Programme overview

One of the longest-running degrees of its kind in the UK, combining practice-based approaches with academic enquiry and emphasising authorial voice. Creative practice is offered at three stages: screenwriting, production and exhibition. Taught by practitioners, educators and academics at the Harrow campus.

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

What you will study

Modules include Contemporary Contexts in Film, TV and Moving Image, Major Project in Film, TV and Moving Image, Industry Practice, Practice as Research, Programming, Curation and Exhibition, Screenwriting, Innovative TV Narratives, Documentary for Social Change and Interactive and Immersive Media Production Skills.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked in the culture and media industries, independent arts sectors and state-funded arts bodies in roles including screenwriting and directing, producing, videography, editing, programming and exhibition, education and research. Roles include filmmaker, film programmer, lecturer, script reader and screenwriter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2); candidates with relevant work experience and a lower degree may be considered in exceptional circumstances, and applicants with professional backgrounds in film, television, media, education or arts administration are welcomed. Applicants submit one of: a short non-fiction film or video essay (maximum 5 minutes); a short screenplay or excerpt (maximum 4 pages); a 400-word review of a moving image exhibition; or a 400-word essay analysing a sequence of up to 3 minutes from a film or television programme. A personal statement is required. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,315 a year (2027/28). UK fee per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). International fee per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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