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Master of Film, Television and Digital Production
Royal Holloway, University of London
- Egham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts by Research in Film, Television and Digital Production is a 1-year full-time postgraduate course in Film, Television and Screen taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Film
- Television and Digital Production. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Film
- Television and Digital Production.
Career outcomes
- PhD study
- Independent television and film production
- Broadcasting (BBC
- ITV)
- Interactive games development
- Distribution
- Exhibition
- Talent agencies
- Entertainment law
Curriculum
- Assessed entirely on a research dissertation of up to 40
- 000 words
- Supervised one to one
- Which may involve scholarly writing and/or film production. Students also join an interdisciplinary course in critical theory and methodologies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:1. UK 2:1 or high 2:2 Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent. Relevant profesional experieince within the media
- TV or film industry may be considered. Applicants are not required to submit a research proposal. Normally UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent but we will consider high 2:2 or relevant industry experience. Students with relevant creative experience in the Media will also be considered. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in the subject or a cognate field.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 67
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal statement
- References and program-specific supporting documents when required.
How to apply
- Contact the department's Postgraduate Lead with your research interests
- Qualifications and whether you are self-funded (official website 2. Staff reply with guidance. Secure a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the department asks. Apply on the Royal Holloway applicant portal. Upload a brief research proposal if required
- English-language evidence if English is not your first language
- a CV showing publications or industry experience.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £75 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Egham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Performing and Digital Arts |
| Department | Film, Television and Screen |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Aug 2027
279 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 20 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £23,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £75 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,500 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0), TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 67, IELTS Academic 6.5.

