🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Master's
High Demand

MA Documentary Film Production

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

Tuition: £11,000/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 12 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Documentary Film Production MA is an innovative, practical course situated in the heart of London’s creative hub. Designed for those passionate about factual storytelling, this programme offers an inspiring gateway into contemporary documentary filmmaking. Under the guidance of award-winning industry experts, students develop a portfolio of innovative films, learning to devise, shoot, and edit through hands-on workshops. You will gain experience with professional equipment, including RED, Canon, and Blackmagic cameras, and explore interactive VR content. The course covers the commissioning process and industry dynamics, ensuring you are well-prepared for a career in film and TV. Students can choose to study on a one-year intensive full-time basis or over two years part-time. With access to world-class BBC and BFI film archives and opportunities for BAFTA Albert sustainability training, this course provides a comprehensive foundation for aspiring filmmakers to make their mark in a competitive and rapidly evolving media landscape.

Entry Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Film Production: Techniques for Non-Fiction20 Credits

Interactive Documentary20 Credits

Major Projects60 Credits

Representations of Reality20 Credits

The Factual Storytelling Business20 Credits

Digital Journalism20 Credits

Interaction Design20 Credits

Scriptwriting20 Credits

Work Related Learning20 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 12 July 2026
Source: londonmet.ac.uk

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