Overview

This Filmmaking programme from Sheffield Hallam University aims to produce a new generation of filmmakers. They help you to develop your production-based creative and technical ability, and ensure that you have the critical grounding and logistical skill that the film industry requires. You'll graduate as an employable, connected industry practitioner.

Key facts

Hone your creativity and technique in filmmaking

Develop a pre-formed film idea that constitutes a key part of your application

Benefit from excellent industry ties, including to Sheffield's world-renowned Doc/Fest

Learn in a creative, supportive and bespoke learning environment for one or two years

Work under the tutelage of production-active industry figures with exceptional connections

You learn through

developing your own project

production exercises

workshops, lectures and seminars

live projects

independent study

group work

masterclasses

attending pitching sessions

self-reflection, with learning journals

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career as a:

director

producer

screenwriter

cinematographer

editor

sound recordist

sound designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Craft

Film Research & Development

Major Film

Major Film Concept

Technical Specialisms

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies View 248 other Masters in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in any subject.

An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

≈ 10940 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 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

Key facts

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Careers and opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sheffield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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