Overview

Why Take the Cinematography from MetFilm School course?

Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with cameras and lighting to industry standards.
Comprehensive: You will develop skills vital for look, design, and rushes management through creative and technical training in grading and processing software, enhancing the visual aesthetics of your productions.
Industry-facing: Access opportunities to gain a wide range of industry-relevant skills across projects including training on both film and digital cameras, short filmed exercises, and collaborative productions with other MA pathways.
Real-life Experience: You will get the chance to work as a Director of Photography (DOP) alongside other MA pathways on short video content for external clients, providing the opportunity to further highlight your talent.
Professional Tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as Film & TV DOPs, Camera Operators, Colourists, and more*.

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Programme Structure

Find below an overview of the key learning themes that this course will cover:

Cinematography Craft and Industry

Shooting interior and exterior

Professional Profile

Client-driven Cinematography
Creative Cinematography

Practice-based Research

Final Project and Career Path

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 17 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements for London, Berlin, and Leeds

Standard Entry Requirements

Age: All applicants must be 18 years or older at the time the programme begins.
Education: A 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent.

Applicants must also submit:

A personal statement of at least 500 words. The MetFilm School online application form details the information that your personal statement must include.

Students Not Meeting Academic Requirements

Students without a degree, but who can demonstrate relevant industry experience or a degree below a 2:1 equivalent are still able to apply. They will need to submit the following:

A professional industry reference.
A professional CV.
A 750 word statement of why you wish to enter the screen industries, indicating the ways in which you think they are changing.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 EUR / year

≈ 23500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

21500 EUR / year

≈ 21500 EUR / year

Additional Details

UK/EU/EEA - €21,500.

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Take the Cinematography from MetFilm School course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Berlin

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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