Overview
Filmmaking degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland is designed to support those who wish to work professionally in the film industry either in fiction, documentary or experimental filmmaking, including immersive virtual reality productions.
Opportunities will also exist to learn from the professionals who work in Film City and, on occasion, for you to make use of the Film City facilities to complete post-production on your own films.
Career Prospects
The MA Filmmaking benefits from strong connections with the Scottish film industry, including access to services at Film City Glasgow and skills development support for students from film executives from the BFI & Creative Scotland-funded Scottish Film and Talent Network (SFTN). On graduating you will be in a privileged position to access industry funding for their future film projects, and develop viable professional careers.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Advanced Documentary Film Practice
- Advanced Fiction Film Practice
- Development Lab
- Film as an Industry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 380 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Honours degree (minimum lower second) or equivalent. You will be required to submit a portfolio of relevant creative work (previous films or creative projects), a written statement (500-750 words), and attend an interview with the Course Leader either in person or via video conference.
- Our course may in certain circumstances permit entry where specific professional or other experience is demonstrated and is deemed appropriate to the level.
Tuition Fee
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International
17250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.