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PostgraduateMA

Filmmaking

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£12,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MA Filmmaking explores contemporary storytelling across a range of media and platforms, with a focus on short form filmmaking, including narrative, documentary and artistic practices. You will develop your voice and identity as a filmmaker communicating your ideas through a range of creative, conceptual and technological approaches. Industry-focussed and experimental production techniques will be framed by sustainable practice and evolving modes of storytelling to help shape your filmmaking future. International tuition fees are £22,000 per year, home/UK fees are £12,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Narrative Filmmaking and Story Development
Documentary Practice and Journalistic Approaches
Experimental Cinema and Artistic Expression
Advanced Production Techniques and Emerging Technologies
Sustainable Filmmaking and Industry Practices
Short Form Content for Digital Platforms
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Film
Research Methods and Professional Practice
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
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,000

Home Student Fee

£12,400

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
2%Studying
10%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

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