Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# =37QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

36,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This unique MA programme is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you receive the highest-quality practice-based learning. You have your own camera equipment throughout and we provide large editing suites. From 2021 the degree will be taught in 3 studios (Ethnographic and Documentary Film, Documentary Fiction, and Immersive Factual Storytelling: VR/AR).

Students learn to tell stories in various film modes; draw on anthropological and social science approaches to documentary; think critically about the relationship between form and content in ethnographic and documentary practice; master the technical skills needed to produce different kinds of films of different lengths for varied audiences; and to critically view and review film material.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of one compulsory module (60 credits), two optional modules (30 credits) and a practical film project (90 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This unique MA programme is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you receive the highest-quality practice-based learning. You have your own camera equipment throughout and we provide large editing suites. From 2021 the degree will be taught in 3 studios (Ethnographic and Documentary Film, Documentary Fiction, and Immersive Factual Storytelling: VR/AR).

Students learn to tell stories in various film modes; draw on anthropological and social science approaches to documentary; think critically about the relationship between form and content in ethnographic and documentary practice; master the technical skills needed to produce different kinds of films of different lengths for varied audiences; and to critically view and review film material.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of one compulsory module (60 credits), two optional modules (30 credits) and a practical film project (90 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical).

Admission Requirements

3.3+
7+
69+
100+
185+
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.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
18,400 GBP
International
36,500 GBP

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Law MPhil/PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::
Postgrad Programmes 365