Skip to main content
PostgraduateMA

Filmmaking

University of York
York, England
Visit University Website
1 yearDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the MA Filmmaking at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This degree encompasses all phases of development, preproduction, production and postproduction of a short film or television pilot (20-30 minutes). The MA by Research in Filmmaking has no taught element. You will work independently with support from your academic supervisor. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Screenplay Development and Adaptation
Visual Storytelling and Cinematography
Production Design and Art Direction
Directing Actors and Performance
Post-Production Editing and Sound Design
Documentary and Experimental Film Practice
Research Methods in Film Studies
Independent Research Project in Filmmaking
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,350

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees International fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

University of York

About University of York

University of York offers Filmmaking as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
213+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Gold
View University Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses