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PostgraduateMA

Documentary

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,340Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Liverpool John Moores University, the MA Documentary provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This dynamic and practical Documentary MA from LJMU will develop your creative storytelling and multi-media production skills. - Explore documentary making via a variety of platforms and media - Develop skills in entrepreneurship and internationalisation - Work with award-winning documentary makers and experienced journalists - Undertake a placement with a professional media company - Attend the UK's premier documentary festival, Sheffield DockFest - Access to industry-standard technology and equipment Develop the core skills required to become a successful documentary maker on ... International tuition fees are £17,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,340 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Documentary Production Practice
Journalism and Storytelling Fundamentals
Media Law and Ethics
Advanced Cinematography and Sound Design
Editing and Post-Production Techniques
Investigative Documentary Research Methods
Entrepreneurship in Media Production
Professional Placement and Industry Engagement
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,750

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,750

Home Student Fee

£9,340

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Documentary as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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