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Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Overview
If you've got the ambition to explore how storytelling is changing across TV, film and new media – and develop the skills required to bring the next generation of stories to life – then this MSc Film and Television Master's will help you get there.
You'll unpack the technical, academic and professional skills needed for a career in the industry. You'll learn to use the latest kit and develop the techniques that'll make you attractive in whatever area of TV and film you want to pursue.
Once you graduate with MSc Film and Television, you'll be ready for careers across the industry, such as a production manager, researcher, assistant to producer or director, and technical operator.
What you'll experience
On this course, you'll:
- Learn how to adapt to the complex and changing demands of the industry
- Access the latest facilities used by professional filmmakers, including equipment and software for your major project (including DSLR cameras, multi-track location audio recorders, Avid Media Composer editing facilities, Foley and ADR Sound Studios and a multi-camera TV studio)
- Research, design and develop a personal project of your choosing
- Create a film, TV, new media, or cross-platform programme to a professional standard
- Be able to choose your personal project from specialities including documentary, fiction film, scriptwriting, interactive multimedia websites, digital archiving and music videos
Careers and opportunities
The skills you'll develop on this course will prepare you for roles in the media industry including:
- Researcher
- Content provider (traditional or new media)
- Production manager
- Producer
- Director
- Camera operator
- Editor
- Media commentator
Depending on the scope of your personal project, you could have a career in sectors including:
- Film
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Web content and design
- Social Media content and design
We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 15,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England
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Subject ranking
52nd out of 102 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 196123 64%58th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077 77%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.04 81%47th
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