Overview

MA Feature Film Development from Birmingham City University is suitable for Directors, Producers, Editors, Film Makers, Screenwriters, Directors of Photography, Concept Artists, Production Designers, Art Directors, Animators, Technical Directors, Story Artists, & Pre-Visualisation Artists looking to start or further a career in feature film.

This course is part of Birmingham City University’s Film Futures suite, designed with industry to reflect the growing need for highly skilled film graduates who can fulfil roles within the international film industry. Focusing on film development, pre-production, story art and pre-visualisation, you’ll become part of a vibrant and multidisciplinary film community.

Why Choose Us?

A cutting edge, one of a kind course, unique to Birmingham City University.
Opportunity to secure an MA whilst working with world leaders in film development.
The course has been developed with industry to ensure it provides the skills and knowledge you’ll need to work in the film industry, here in the UK and overseas.
Teaching is delivered by industry practitioners and experienced academics.
No exams! Coursework assignments that reflect industry practice.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Digital Production in Practice
Film Festivals, Marketing and PR
Animation Asset Production
Professional Animation Practice
Film Marketing, Planning and Deployment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Liberal Arts View 114 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

MA Feature Film Development is open to all applicants who meet one of the following criteria:
A background in film-making alongside a portfolio and showreel demonstrating your best work.
Core Art skills. Including drawing, anatomy, composition, value and colour theory.
Skills within 2D and 3D software.
Animation skills, focused on performance.
A degree in art, design, graphic, visual communications, animation or related discipline is desired but not essential

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18970 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

≈ 11200 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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

Why Choose Us?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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