Overview

In this Documentary Film Production programme from London Metropolitan University you'll be supported by award winning tutors, you'll develop a portfolio of innovative films, learning how to devise, shoot and edit documentary through a series of hands-on practical workshops.

Quick Facts:

You’ll create cinematic content using RED, Canon and Blackmagic cameras and capture interactive VR content using 360 cameras. Refine your skills as a researcher and gain insights into how to conduct an engaging interview and prepare material for post-production. Then bring it all together to create cutting edge films that tell dynamic stories for new audiences.
You’ll benefit from their excellent teaching facilities and resources, including their new film studio and their dedicated post-production suites. You’ll have access to world-class BBC and BFI film archives as part of their membership of Archives for Education, plus the opportunity to undertake BAFTA Albert sustainability training, leading to Albert graduate status

Career opportunities:

This Documentary Film Production will prepare you for work in a wide range of professions within the film and creative industries. Some of the senior roles our graduates have taken up include:

Director

Producer

Cinematographer

Successfully completing this course is also an excellent gateway into a wide range of production roles, such as:

Researcher

Assistant Producer (AP)

Shooting AP

Editor

Digital Content Creator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Production: Techniques for Non-Fiction

The Factual Storytelling Business

Interactive Documentary

New and Emerging Technologies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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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

City of London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies View 248 other Masters in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will be required to have:

A lower second-class (2.2) honours degree or higher, or an international equivalent

Your application may also be considered if you have a relevant professional qualification or experience.

You may also be required to submit a portfolio and to attend an interview.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-Time:

UK: £1,125 0 per 20 credits
Int: £2,225 per 20 credits

Living costs

City of London

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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