London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) in London United Kingdom | University College London
University College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
34,400
(c. USD45,964.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This distinctive MA program is hosted by a university but led by top film professionals, guaranteeing exceptional hands-on training. You'll have continuous access to personal camera gear and our editing suites. Instruction occurs in intimate studio settings – either 'Ethnographic and Documentary Film' Studios, or in a specialized 'Documentary Fiction' Studio that blends performance techniques with nonfiction storytelling. Participants develop skills in diverse documentary storytelling styles; acquire technical expertise for creating various documentary formats and durations; analyze film content critically; incorporate anthropological and social science perspectives; and examine the interplay between form and content in documentary production.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a social science, arts, humanities or science discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Academically weaker applications will also be considered provided that they are supported by experience in visual arts or film making. Applicants with prior technical knowledge of film making are asked to send a video portfolio of up to 20’ duration (Vimeo link recommended). Applicants without a video portfolio are asked to complete a photo essay. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a proposal for a film or video project - a maximum of four sides of A4, typed and double-spaced - to include: an outline of what the film is about; the characters and other elements crucial to the narrative and the film structure/narrative. (You are not committed to the proposal for the final project.)Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the subtests. Overall score of 100 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening.
Tuition
GBP
34,400