Study MA Filmmaking at University of Plymouth in the UK, School of Art, Design and Architecture

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our learning environment focuses on exploration, creative risk-taking, collaboration and nurturing distinctive voices, and skilled film talent. Learn from award-winning staff and visiting professionals taking part in masterclasses. Make use of our cutting-edge facilities to achieve your filmmaking goals. Links with industry - We have substantial links with the film industry and third sector, public audiences, a diversity of professional specialisations, and live BFI-funded projects.Engage with contemporary methodologies. Learn and engage with emerging areas of research and professional expertise through methodologies such as storytelling, immersive media and community-led film practice.Research informed specialist teaching. Our research active staff allow you to engage with multiple areas of professional specialisation including online filmmaking, film crew skills, film directing and advertising, reflecting industrial dynamics and diversifying employability opportunities.State-of-the-art facilities. Engage with our cutting-edge facilities including our Immersive Media Lab, Jill Craigie Cinema, Moving Image Studios, and editing and post-production suites.Learn from experts. Enjoy access to internationally acknowledged filmmakers with years of professional experience in the industry.

Which department am I in?

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,700.00 (US$ 24,150) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,700.00 (US$ 24,150) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A lower second degree in a Film discipline or similar, such as Photography, AV Media, Creative Media, among others. Alternatively, the course welcomes applicants with significant film industry experience.A good degree in another subject area, where the candidate can demonstrate an appropriate interest in moving image storytelling as a vehicle for change. Suitable references from previous academic institutions and/or employers. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work. A short interview with the academic team is required as part of the application to this course. For applicants with previous postgraduate studies in film subjects, the Programme Lead will assess the applicability of the Recognition of Prior Learning policy on a case-by-case basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.