Overview

The Media Production - TV Drama Production programme of the University of Salford has filmmaking at its core. You will be expected to work on several short film productions over the year, collaborating with students both on and outside the course, as well as working alongside professionals and establishing long term connections. You will receive expert guidance from working directors, writers and filmmakers who will provide you with the concepts and techniques that are key to the fiction form.

Employment

If you’ve always wanted to work in drama production in film or television this MA Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media course will open up a range of exciting career opportunities. There are literally hundreds of roles within a television drama production, from development to casting to commissioning and this degree builds a foundation for those careers. With the knowledge, practical skills and confidence gained throughout their degree, many of our recent graduates have gone on to secure professional roles in a variety of areas, including producing, development, commissioning, directing, writing and advertising.

But with a degree from Salford, the possibilities don’t end there. Graduates of this course have also forged successful careers in broadcasting, with roles including camera operators, editors and sound assistants, while others are currently employed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and a range of independent media companies across the UK.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Development Projects

Media Theory and Practice

Collaborative Projects

Advanced Production Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no set deadline for UK students, but you should apply at least four weeks before the course starts. International Students: TBA.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To join this MA you should have a second class honours degree, 2:2 or above, with an appropriate amount of media production, technology and design experience.

For the MA programmes in media production you will be required to submit a project proposal related to your chosen specialist field, to support your application.

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9100 GBP / year

≈ 9100 GBP / year

Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

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