Overview

With emphasis on collaboration, this Film course from Edinburgh Napier University has been designed to help you embark on a career as a professional fiction filmmaker in one of the following disciplines:

producing
directing
cinematography
editing
location sound recording and design

Teaching is through a combination of collaborative shared modules and modules that focus on individual disciplines. The two core practice-based modules, Creative Practice and Collaborative Techniques, complement each other, concentrating on professional practice within the framework of the industry crew structure.

Coursework consists of a large number of practical exercises, workshops and short film projects that allow students to deepen their own technical, creative and professional filmmaking skills. The course also includes academic research and reporting in your chosen discipline, and theoretical modules including critical film study. The course is approximately 60% practical and 40% theoretical.

The year's work and study culminates in a major project module in which students continue to work collaboratively, in their chosen disciplines, on one or more short scripted dramas.

Career opportunities:

Director
Assistant Director
Producer/Production Management
Location Manager
Cinematographer
Editor
Assistant Editor
Location Sound Mixer
Sound designer

Accreditation

This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaborative Techniques in Film
Creative Practice for Cinema
Creative Practice for Film and TV
Critical Film Study
Masters Film Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 308 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio alongside their application. You can find our portfolio guidance below.
Please make it clear in your application which of the five specialisms you are applying for: directing, producing, cinematography, editing, location sound recording and design or documentary. There are limited spaces for each pathway to ensure a balance of technical disciplines within the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20540 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8030 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £8,030
Overseas and EU £20,540

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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General requirements

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