Overview

In a Nutshell

Times are changing in film production. The processes we’re used to no longer correlate with budgets, production techniques or distribution methods, but the machine hasn’t evolved along with its component parts.

The film industry needs artists who can adapt to changing production environments; practitioners who have the ability to invent new paradigms in storytelling. If your interest in film production extends beyond the standard, and into a cutting edge, practice-based approach by way of emerging workflows and frontier technology, then this is the course for you.

You will:

Be taught by specialist staff and industry professionals, gaining insight, contacts and direct experience of filmmaking for the future.

Study at our MediaCityUK campus - the heart of the growing media industry in the UK.

Use premium, state-of-the-art, industry-standard kit.

Employment

Upon graduating you will become agile, highly adaptable, fast-thinking decision-makers and team players, ready to explore a variety of career paths within the film industry both as an independent filmmaker or in-house practitioner.

Film Production programme of the University of Salford will provide subject specific knowledge and, through a practice as research approach, you may choose to develop your academic skills through PhD study and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Established and Innovative Practices

Collaboration and Co-creation
Major Project - Practical Project and Portfolio

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

Visual Arts Film Studies Drama View 160 other Masters in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 (with a portfolio) honours degree or above

To apply for this Master's in Film Production course, you’ll need to prepare three documents:

A Personal Statement
A Portfolio of Work. This portfolio can be films, photography work, scripts, podcasts, etc. In the portfolio, do please clearly label what roles you undertook on the project so the tutors can know what to look for.
A Project Proposal. Your proposal document should be around 1-2 pages long and outline a potential project, such as film, a series pilot, gallery installation or appropriate alternative format which is linked to your specialist field. It should also include why you feel this exploration is significant to the development of your practice.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20990 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10350 GBP / year

≈ 10350 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Salford

Funding

Scholarships Information

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