Merit
Santander Scholarship
Birmingham City University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£11,200Per Year (Intl)
£12,858Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Feature Film Development at Birmingham City University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. MA Feature Film Development will help you to understand what is required to make sure a major film is ready to be pitched to investors. You’ll learn all about the extensive pre-production activities all big-budget movies currently go through before they are green-lit. You’ll be taken through each stage of pre-production development to navigate, understand and avoid common problems. International tuition fees are £11,200 per year, home/UK fees are £12,858 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Screenwriting and Story Development
Pre-Production Planning and Budgeting
Visual Storytelling and Storyboarding
Animatic and Pre-Visualisation Techniques
Production Design and Visual Development
Pitching and Investor Presentation Strategy
Collaborative Feature Film Development Project
Professional Practice in Feature Film Production
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements Practical Application During the course your contribution to the pipeline will become your ‘portfolio of practice’ showcasing your specialism and team skills, therefore proving your professionalism. As such, the University will not be able to guarantee placements for students who have registered for the professional placement option. A background in film-making alongside a portfolio and show reel demonstrating your best work. Reviewing CVs, covering letters and application for |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,200
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,200
Home Student Fee
£12,858
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £27,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
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