London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Documentary Film in London United Kingdom | University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,610
(c. USD31,658.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
15 months
Master the complete documentary filmmaking journey through this in-depth program that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in creating your own short films. The MA Documentary Film program stands at the forefront of examining documentary traditions and production techniques. Blending practical skills with academic study, you'll critically evaluate filmmaking from historical, conceptual, and technical perspectives.
Documentary film possesses the unique ability to investigate, educate, and motivate - uncovering human stories, holding authority figures accountable, and driving meaningful societal transformation.
As an aspiring documentary filmmaker, you should possess innate curiosity about people's lives, dedication to comprehending our complex world, and enthusiasm for exploring today's most urgent global challenges.
Program duration: 1 year 3 months full-time (45 weeks structured across four terms)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An applicant will normally be considered for admission if they have achieved an educational level equivalent to an honours degree
Applicants should have a proven interest in documentary films and a keen desire to make documentary films You should know what kinds of documentary interest you and why you have an ambition to deepen your involvement in documentary film study and production
Successful applicants have generally made their own videos and have some experience of filming but we can also consider candidates without a production background who demonstrate exceptional film ideas and directing potential We often have applications from midcareer photographers or producers in related fields
Your experience is assessed as a learning process and tutors will evaluate that experience for currency validity quality and sufficiency Your educational level may be demonstrated by
Honours degree
Possession of equivalent qualifications
Prior experiential learning the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which taken together can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four skills
TOEFL IBT - valid for 2 years - Score Required - 100 - Listening - 20, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Speaking - 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is NOT accepted.
Applicants should have a proven interest in documentary films and a keen desire to make documentary films You should know what kinds of documentary interest you and why you have an ambition to deepen your involvement in documentary film study and production
Successful applicants have generally made their own videos and have some experience of filming but we can also consider candidates without a production background who demonstrate exceptional film ideas and directing potential We often have applications from midcareer photographers or producers in related fields
Your experience is assessed as a learning process and tutors will evaluate that experience for currency validity quality and sufficiency Your educational level may be demonstrated by
Honours degree
Possession of equivalent qualifications
Prior experiential learning the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which taken together can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four skills
TOEFL IBT - valid for 2 years - Score Required - 100 - Listening - 20, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Speaking - 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is NOT accepted.
Tuition
GBP
23,610