Overview

The MFA Advanced Film Practice at Edinburgh Napier University is designed as an additional year of study on top of a Masters Degree. It might also appeal to talented individuals without a post-graduate degree but with an equivalent body of creative work and/or industry experience.

As part of your application, you will propose a project which will be the focus of your MFA studies. Screenwriters might wish to develop a screenplay or TV pilot and bible ready to send to producers, broadcasters and agents. A director might develop a project ahead of a funding application, or focus on a specific area of their craft - working with actors, camera or sound. A producer might develop a single project in preparation for a funding application or as a ready-to-go low budget feature, or work on a slate of projects. Cinematographers, sound designers and editors can work on aspects of their craft, seek out work experience, and emerge with a professional CV and showreel.

MFA students will work individually on a series of exercises and on a project. Nevertheless, there is the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students on Edinburgh Napier's postgraduate programmes - MA Screenwriting, MA Film and the Kino Eyes International Masters in Film. At Edinburgh Napier, you can also access students studying music, photography, graphic design and other subjects within our School of Arts and Creative Industries (SACI).

Careers

This course is intended as a 'step-up' for mature individuals with a clear focus on a professional career in the film, television and broader creative industries. You will meet and work with industry practitioners, gain experience and build the confidence, contacts and networks that will help form the basis of a future career.

The MFA is recognised as a teaching qualification in certain countries, including the USA.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice - personal and project research, industry context, professional Development

Project Development - preparation, feedback, reworking and final presentation.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

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General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Master's Degree in Film or relevant area in order to be eligible for this course. You can also apply with an Undergraduate degree alongside film related work experience, or substantial professional experience.

All applicants must submit a portfolio of work that best shows their abilities as a screenwriter, producer, director, cinematographer, editor or sound editor/designer:

A professional CV or bio outlining your previous education, work history, credits and any other experience
A personal statement outlining why you want to study this MFA and how you hope it will help you step up in your professional career in film, television or digital media
Examples of your work - scripts, links, showreels

A proposal outlining the project that you want to develop on the MFA

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

17925 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17925 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

6720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6720 GBP per year during 24 months.

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland tba

Overseas £17,925

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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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