Program Overview

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MA Editing for Film and Television Production

The MA Editing for Film and Television Production is a one-year full-time program designed to equip students with the high-level editing skills required to compete in a diverse global film marketplace. The program is offered by the School of Arts and Creative Technologies and is available for entry in September 2026.

Overview

The program combines creativity with academic theory, allowing students to develop their knowledge and practice of post-production techniques in industry-standard facilities. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience in the university's £35m arts and media complex, featuring HD TV studios, a digital cinema, and post-production labs.

Course Content

The program covers the theory and practice of storytelling in the edit, investigating structure, emotional journey, performance, point of view, sound design in the edit, and more. Students will work collaboratively with MA students from other disciplines, editing documentary and fiction films, and will have the opportunity to attend weekly film and TV screenings and talks or masterclasses with leading film and television professionals.

Modules

The program consists of five core modules, including:

• Editing I: Provides a solid training from basic to advanced on Avid Media Composer.
• Grading, Effects and Finishing: Covers grading with DaVinci Resolve.
• Editing II: Continues the training on Avid Media Composer.
• Individual Project: Allows students to work on their own project, with the option to make a film and write a report or write a research-based dissertation.
• Group Projects: Involves editing two group project films, collaborating with fellow MA students.

Option Modules

In addition to the core modules, students can choose from a range of optional modules, including:

• Directing for Film & Television 1
• Digital Cinematography I
• Audio Production & Postproduction Workflows
• Feminism on the Screen
• Business of Production and Postproduction
• Spatial Audio & Surround Sound
• Sound Design with Sound Effects

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fees for the program are:

• UK (home): £13,900
• International and EU: £32,900

Funding Opportunities

The university offers various funding opportunities, including:

• UK government Masters loans
• Funding for UK students
• Funding for international students
• Chevening Scholarships
• School scholarship information

Teaching and Assessment

The program involves a range of teaching styles, including lectures, lab sessions, and guest talks. Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• In-class tests
• Group projects
• Presentations
• In-class pitch sessions
• Essays and reflective reports
• Practical projects and reports

Careers and Skills

The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the film and television industry. Graduates will have enhanced skills in written and oral presentation, project management, and a greater understanding of career structures in the industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Feature film editor
• Television drama editor
• Television documentary editor
• Production manager
• Production coordinator
• Digital marketing manager
• Higher education research and teaching

Transferable Skills

The program will also provide students with transferable skills, including:

• Collaborative working
• Problem-solving
• Investigative research
• Time management and organisation
• Technical analysis
• Critical evaluation
• Reflective learning

Entry Requirements

The program requires a 2:2 or equivalent undergraduate degree, and evidence of professional experience or a commitment to film making. International students may need to provide evidence of their English language ability, with minimum requirements including:

• IELTS (Academic and Indicator): 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
• Cambridge CEFR: B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component
• Oxford ELLT: 7, minimum of 6 in each component
• Oxford Test of English Advanced: 136, minimum 126 in each component
• Duolingo: 120, minimum 105 in all other components
• LanguageCert SELT: B2 with 33/50 in each component
• LanguageCert Academic: 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component
• Kaplan Test of English Language: 478-509, with 444-477 in all other components
• Skills for English: B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component
• PTE Academic: 61, minimum 55 in each component
• TOEFL: 87, minimum of 21 in each component
• Trinity ISE III: Merit in all requirements

Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences required to succeed in the film and television industry. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Carry out film and television postproduction to a professional standard
• Work collaboratively and to good effect with others
• Analyse, critically evaluate and reflect upon their practice
• Organise themselves to deliver creative work that meets commercial objectives
• Solve problems creatively and with intellectual rigour
• Communicate clearly and persuasively to professional, academic and lay audiences
• Devise and execute original technical projects involving editing and postproduction

Facilities

The program is based in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies on Campus East, with access to excellent purpose-built facilities and equipment, including:

• Post-production picture suites
• Post-production sound suites
• Production equipment, including camera systems from ARRI, RED, and Sony

Accreditation

The School of Arts and Creative Technologies is part of the BAFTA albert Education Partnership, providing students with the opportunity to learn about sustainability in the screen industry. The university is also a UNESCO City of Media Arts, recognizing its commitment to media arts and creative industries.