Overview

Why study MA Directing for Film and Television at Bournemouth University ?

Learn from media professionals who have expertise and experience of working in the industry
Collaborate with the producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, sound and editing students to create a showcase of your skills as a visual, creative storyteller
Benefit from regular guest speakers. Previous visitors include Hollywood Screenwriter, Misan Sagay; Ian Bignell and Katie Mccullough, of Festival Formula; Jutsin Edgar, Film Director; and Screenwriter Peter Fellows
This intense course allows you to understand and manage the entire creative production process, from planning and pre-visualisation, through to working on location and overseeing creative post-production work
Use your final production project to showcase the skills you've developed to mastermind your own collaboration and use it as your calling card to industry
Take advantage of opportunities with RedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media and Communication.

Careers

Skilled professionals who can understand and create moving images suited to a rapidly changing industry are highly sought after. Our students graduate as lifelong learners and reflective practitioners, and the combination of practical and theoretical study means graduates are well-equipped for success.

Accreditation

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing a Directorial Vision

Storytelling

Crafting Visual Stories

Approaches to Industry
Media Production Masters Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Drama View 248 other Masters in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Pass _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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19688 GBP / year

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11550 GBP / year

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National fees for:

UK: United Kingdom

ROI: Republic of Ireland

CI: Channel Islands & Isle of Man

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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