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Master of Film Art

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Two-year full-time Master of Fine Art programme in Film Art MFA offered by the Edinburgh College of Art.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Film Art MFA. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Director
  • Artist filmmaker
  • Cinematographer
  • Editor
  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Sound recordist/designer
  • Production or location manager
  • Researcher

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time programme. The MFA programme is project-led. Courses named on the page include detailed pre-production work
  • Location scouting
  • Practical tests
  • Storyboarding
  • Budgeting. Delivered by the Edinburgh College of Art (Lauriston campus).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In a relevant subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Portfolio.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£34,860 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£45,687 GBP

Program details

CampusLauriston campus
Faculty or schoolEdinburgh College of Art
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.