Program Overview

Filmmaking MA

The MA Filmmaking course at UCA Farnham is designed for aspiring filmmakers looking to specialise in one of five key pathways: cinematography, directing, producing, editing, or sound design. Students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the craft, working collaboratively on a slate of short films.

Course Entry Options

• MA: A one-year course of advanced study for furthering research skills and specialising within your discipline.
• MA with Integrated Pre-Masters: This course includes a year-long preparatory course of study to ready you for your Masters course, developing your specialist knowledge, research skills, and confidence in working alone.

Campus and Start Date

• Campus: UCA Farnham
• Start Date(s): September 2025, September 2026

Duration

• Duration: 1 year full-time (MA), 2 years full-time (MA with Integrated Pre-Masters)

Entry Requirements

• Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in the subject/related discipline
• Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level

Course Structure

Term One

• Launch: A week-long introduction to the University and technical workshops and facilities.
• The Craft of Filmmaking: A comprehensive introduction to key craft skills, techniques, and practices used in filmmaking.
• Optional Units: Screenwriting, Cinematography, Directing

Term Two

• Opportunity Week: A 48-hour filmmaking competition where teams write, shoot, and edit a short film.
• Film Production (non-fiction and fiction): Learning about the different roles and responsibilities of the production team and how to manage each stage of production.
• Optional Units: Producing, Editing and Post-Production, Sound Design

Term Three

• Final Major Project: The culmination of the course, where students conceptualise, research, develop, and produce a short film or feature-length screenplay.

Specifications

• Course Information: 2025/26 entry
• Course Information Annex: For Integrated Pre-Masters 2025/26 entry
• Student Regulations

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees:
  • UK: £12,500 (2025/26)
  • EU: £12,500 (2025/26)
  • International: £18,500 (2025/26)
• UCA Scholarships and Fee Discounts: Available to assist with the cost of studies.
• Financial Support: Additional funding options available from UCA and external sources.
• Additional Course Costs: Books, printing costs, occasional or optional study trips, and/or project materials.

Facilities

• Filmmaking facilities: Purpose-built film studios, sound editing and mixing suites, digital media suites, and an on-campus media store.

Career Opportunities

• Careers: Prepares students for a career within the field of fiction film production and equips them with versatile skills for various career paths.
• Further Study: Options for further study or research to specialise in a particular area.

Staff

• Marina Pu: Lecturer in Directing (Fiction)

Entry and Portfolio Requirements

• Portfolio: Required for review, can be submitted digitally or in-person.
• View Filmmaking Portfolio Advice

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (Master's Degree)
• Pre-Master's (13 Weeks): 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section
• Pre-Master's (30 Weeks): 5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section

Apply Now

• Apply: Use the application link to start your application process.