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PostgraduateMA

Film (Directing)

University of South Wales
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£11,060Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Film (Directing) at University of South Wales is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If directing fiction film and scripted drama is your ambition, this Film Directing Masters degree is an ideal opportunity to develop and hone the skills you have gained as an undergraduate student. Students on the Film Directing pathway will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience with Bad Wolf (A Discovery of Witches, His Dark Materials), working on international drama productions at their Cardiff studios. You will meet and learn from professional directors, including BAFTA winners, from across the film and TV industry, as well as our team of experienced academics. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Directorial Practice
Screenwriting for Directors
Visual Storytelling and Cinematography
Production Management and Logistics
Directing Actors and Performance
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Cinema
Research Methods in Film Practice
Dissertation and Professional Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,060

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,060

Home Student Fee

£11,060

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
3%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 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.

3 Scholarships Available

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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based263 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Film (Directing) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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