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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Directing and Producing Science and Natural History

National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,000Per Year (Intl)
£14,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by National Film and Television School, the MFA (PG) Directing and Producing Science and Natural History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in this specialist field. Based in Beaconsfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. In partnership with BBC Studios Designed to give you all you need to work professionally in this exciting industry. Could you make the next Life on our Planet, The Surgeon’s Cut or A Year on Planet Earth? This one-of-a-kind MA course aims to give you the skills and expertise needed to direct science and wildlife productions; the know-how to produce and direct entire shows and the ability, confidence and knowledge to generate and pitch ideas to commissioners. International tuition fees are £26,000 per year, home/UK fees are £14,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Science and Natural History Documentary Practice
Directing for Television and Film Production
Producer as Creative Leader and Project Manager
Commissioning and Pitching to Broadcasters
Advanced Cinematography and Visual Storytelling
Sound Design and Post-Production Techniques
Research Methods and Content Development
Professional Industry Practice and Networking
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCOURSE OVERVIEW Turn your passion for science and the natural world into thought-provoking stories. Could you make the next Mysteries of the Universe or Our Planet? Gain the expertise needed to direct science and wildlife productions, the know-how to produce and direct entire shows and the confidence to generate and pitch ideas to commissioners. What our students say Play video Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£52,000

Home Student Fee

£14,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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