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MA Film

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    MA 1 year full time

Course Description

Our MA Film course offers students the opportunity to hone key skills for a variety of career options in the film and television industry.

You will study in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales and home to a thriving film and TV industry, including Pinewood Studio Wales and BBC Wales, where shows including Doctor Who and Sherlock are filmed. Industry masterclasses, guest lectures and an in-depth work experience opportunity at a Wales-based creative company will allow you to build your portfolio and network with industry professionals.

As well as the standard MA Film pathway, students will be able to choose one of the following four specialist paths should they wish:

MA Film (Directing)
MA Film (Documentary)
MA Film (Visual Effects and Motion Graphics)
MA Film (Production Management)

Entry Requirements

A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where prior experience will be taken into account.

All applicants will be invited to a portfolio-based interview, which should include a show reel of recent work. During the interview, applicants will be expected to outline and discuss any project proposals or ideas they wish to develop on the course.

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Fees

Information on tuition fees is available on our Home and EU/International fees pages.

Student Destinations

You will graduate as a highly informed and skilled practitioner, ready to work in the film industry and make a significant contribution to your chosen specialism.

Module Details

You will study a number of specified modules, and then have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest.

Modules include:

  • Industry Studies – this module will give you an overview of the current film & TV production landscape in Wales, UK and beyond
  • Specialist Craft Practice/Advanced Specialist Craft Practice – this module will allow you to develop their skills to industry standard in one key area of expertise
  • Industry Placement – you will undertake a four-week, in-depth placement with a key Wales-based production company
  • Collaborative Practice – this module will give you the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students from across the course and Faculty of Creative Industries on a short film
  • Production Project– you will work with industry professionals, practitioners, staff and fellow students from across USW on a substantial film project, utilising your chosen craft skill

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