Film (Film with Practice) - MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Kent |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re looking to elevate your filmmaking skills, build a strong practice portfolio, and take the next step toward a career in the screen industries, our MA Film (Film with Practice) is for you.

The University of Kent was one of the first universities in the UK to introduce Film Studies as an academic programme as early as 1977 and has a long-standing tradition of marrying creative practice with history, theory and criticism. This means as a student on our MA Film (Film with Practice) you will develop as both a filmmaker and a critical thinker.

You’ll receive advanced training in key areas of production, such as cinematography, sound design and editing, while sharpening your analytical skills and deepening your film knowledge through a wide range of optional modules. Supported by award-winning practitioners, skilled technicians and internationally recognised scholars you will develop the craft, confidence and professionalism required for today’s job market. The programme culminates in a creative project, giving you an opportunity to further refine your artistic voice and produce work as a writer/director of fact or fiction film.

We offer a fully equipped Film Studio, Sound Studio, production design workshop, and purpose-built individual edit suites to help you bring your creative projects to life. We also have our own cinema.

With excellent links to film professionals and film bodies, such as the British Film Institute, Arts Council England, the Independent Cinema Office and Kent Film Office you’ll benefit from guest lectures, workshops, real-world opportunities and a fantastic industry network when you graduate.

Prefer a more theory-led approach to film?

Explore our MA Film, which focuses on film history, criticism and research, with a traditional dissertation pathway.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re looking to elevate your filmmaking skills, build a strong practice portfolio, and take the next step toward a career in the screen industries, our MA Film (Film with Practice) is for you.

The University of Kent was one of the first universities in the UK to introduce Film Studies as an academic programme as early as 1977 and has a long-standing tradition of marrying creative practice with history, theory and criticism. This means as a student on our MA Film (Film with Practice) you will develop as both a filmmaker and a critical thinker.

You’ll receive advanced training in key areas of production, such as cinematography, sound design and editing, while sharpening your analytical skills and deepening your film knowledge through a wide range of optional modules. Supported by award-winning practitioners, skilled technicians and internationally recognised scholars you will develop the craft, confidence and professionalism required for today’s job market. The programme culminates in a creative project, giving you an opportunity to further refine your artistic voice and produce work as a writer/director of fact or fiction film.

We offer a fully equipped Film Studio, Sound Studio, production design workshop, and purpose-built individual edit suites to help you bring your creative projects to life. We also have our own cinema.

With excellent links to film professionals and film bodies, such as the British Film Institute, Arts Council England, the Independent Cinema Office and Kent Film Office you’ll benefit from guest lectures, workshops, real-world opportunities and a fantastic industry network when you graduate.

Prefer a more theory-led approach to film?

Explore our MA Film, which focuses on film history, criticism and research, with a traditional dissertation pathway.

Admission Requirements

80+
63+
6+
110+

31 Jul 2026
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,000 GBP
International
19,300 GBP

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