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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
This programme takes a practice-based collaborative approach to studying for an award in Film Directing, focused on Documentary, that integrates practical film making with analysis of contemporary practice. You will make a creative documentary or non-fiction film that defies genre definition and pushes the boundaries of narrative, using limitations in a creative way. You will develop these through group seminars and tutorials. You will work in an integrated framework that helps you question the form of your film and enables you to find the right language for your storytelling. We encourage ways of working that foster the exchange of ideas, with inspiration from international filmmaking practice through support from our team of documentary practitioners. Our tutors are top professionals currently working in the industry as: directors producers editors sound designers cinematographers. Our experience in the industry encourages us to adapt our use of technologies to the current situation, using best industry practice and safe guidelines for filming. Graduate films do well internationally, regularly winning BAFTAs, RTS Awards and awards at international festivals. Our students and graduates have also received an Oscar nomination and an Oscar shortlist. Accreditation MA Film Directing has been awarded the ScreenSkills Tick, a rigorous assessment process conducted by experts working in the Creative Screen Industries. The ScreenSkills Tick is the industry kitemark of quality, awarded to practice-based courses which best prepare students for a career in the industry.
Application deadline
29/05/2025
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 31,600per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
18th
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Campus address
Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
10th out of 94 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 210178 85%2nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10059.0 59%46th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.90 73%86th
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