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Master of Documentary Film Production

London Metropolitan University

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Arts in Documentary Film Production course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Documentary Film Production. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in arts
Design and media.

Career outcomes

Director
Producer
Cinematographer
Researcher
Assistant producer
Editor
Digital content creator

Curriculum

One-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Core modules: Film Production: Techniques for Non-Fiction
Interactive Documentary
Major Projects
Representations of Reality
The Factual Storytelling Business. Also listed: Digital Journalism
Interaction Design
Scriptwriting.

Entry requirements

Academic

a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree or higher
Or an international equivalent; Alternatively your application will be considered if you have equivalent relevant professional experience and a strong interest in wanting to develop your skills as a documentary filmmaker

Accepted academic background

Lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree or equivalent, Usually in any subject (some courses need a related subject); Applicants with relevant experience may be considered; India: bachelor's degree with minimum 50% overall

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge Duolingo 105
Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
Completed application materials
Curriculum vitae
And personal statement or statement of purpose.

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Holloway
Faculty or school	School of Computing and Digital Media
Department	Arts, Design and Media
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
252 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.