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Film and Screen Production MA

University of Derby

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Markeaton Street Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This practical MA has three pathways in Film, Documentary and Scriptwriting, so you can focus on what you’re passionate about. You'll join a diverse range of students with interesting stories to tell in a supportive and creative community.

Course description

The highlights

You'll be guided through all stages of the creative content-making process to complete a short film, documentary or full-length screenplay/script on this challenging course

You will be taught and mentored by staff who are experienced in the film and TV industry and knowledgeable about its opportunities for employment and commissioning. They will use their extensive professional network to help you find opportunities and placements

You will join a vibrant and supportive community of creative content makers, and be encouraged to experiment, take creative risks and find your talent and voice

We have high-spec film-making equipment available for you to use, including RED and ARRI digital cameras and traditional celluloid or ‘35mm’ film.

How you will learn

You are initially taught through interactive lectures, seminars, workshops, and screenings. You will then learn and develop your craft in a practical setting through independent and collaborative creative projects, independent research, and study.

Sharing, developing, and reflecting on your learning with other students and staff is an important part of this Masters. You will have lots of opportunity to discuss and share your work, as well as debate issues, in a critically supportive peer network. If you are on the Scriptwriting pathway, you will also be allocated individual mentors to support your creative development.

Careers

This MA in Film and Screen Production is designed to prepare you for a wide range of roles in the film and screen production industries, from entry level production assistants to producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, sound recordists and postproduction specialists.

You will also be able to move on to study at MPhil/PhD level, particularly if you opted to take the Advanced Research Project in the final trimester of the course.

Finding work in the film and broadcast industry is notoriously challenging, but we will guide you. We have a network of professional contacts, including production companies and national screen agencies that support emerging film and screen content makers.

The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    76th out of 95 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    120 61%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    37th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    23rd

    6

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