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MA Film and Television Production with Producing

MA Film and Television Production with Producing

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Film / Video Production Television Programme Production

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Learn the business, creative, technical, and logistical perspectives of producing for film and television with our practical course.

You will study all aspects of producing and managing projects - from identifying and developing story ideas, to packaging and pitching projects, to planning and managing shoots, as well as distribution and marketing strategies - through a mix of lectures, workshops, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals.

You'll complete innovative professional-calibre work, while using our industry-standard equipment in a creative and supportive environment. You'll work collaboratively to realise your creative vision for single-camera film and television projects. When you’ve finished, you’ll have essential expertise for a career in film and television as well as key skills that also transfer to other industries.

Our graduates work in production roles across the globe from the UK and Europe to North and Latin America, to China and the Middle East.

Assessment and feedback

You'll be assessed throughout your course and receive detailed feedback regularly. Some modules spread assessments across the term to give you an opportunity to check your progress.

Types of assessment vary depending on the module and include the following:

  • Practical production work including finished films
  • Presentations and pitches
  • Written work including development documents, draft scripts, production plans and production paperwork as well as reflective and technical reports (including a 10,000-12,000-word project dissertation that could include practical work and/or creation of a short film)
  • In-class tests

Careers and skills

Many TFTV graduates have made striking progress in their careers since completing their course. There’s a wide variety of possible career paths open to you after completing this MA, both across industry and academia. While you train to be a professional in television and film you'll also develop skills that are useful in any industry.

Career opportunities

  • Production manager
  • Commercial distribution executive
  • Editor for television and online distribution
  • Events manager
  • Lighting and camera technician
  • Arts administrator

Modules

This module aims: to provide students with a realistic and up-to-date picture of the film and television industry including the development, financing and distribution of projects; to provide students with an understanding of the business aspects of production and postproduction, and their relationship to the film and television industry; to enhance and develop a range of personal skills to enhance students ability to market themselves and gain employment in a competitive marketplace; to enhance and develop public speaking skills including pitching and client relations.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,900

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent, and evidence of professional experience or a commitment to film making. If you hold a qualification below 2:1 or equivalent, relevant prior experience of an appropriate nature, may be considered.