MA Filmmaking*
- Entry year
- 2025/26
- Course code
- P31T12
- Application
- University
- Level
- Postgraduate
- School
- School of Arts
- Campus
- City Campus
- Duration
- One year full-time
- Delivery
- Full-time, starts September
- Programme leader
- Stuart Mitchell
* subject to final UWE Bristol approval
This course is open for applications
Page last updated 7 October 2024
Introduction
UWE Bristol’s MA Filmmaking is ideal if you’re looking for an immersive learning experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the film and television industry. This practice-based course allows you to specialise while gaining a broad understanding of the filmmaking process.
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Why study this course?
In recent years, the way we consume media has evolved, leading to a period of transformation and innovation in the film and TV industry. Forward-thinking filmmakers adopt new technologies in film, like virtual and augmented reality. And the rise of streaming services has opened new opportunities to connect with audiences and create truly cinematic storytelling.
Our MA Filmmaking is for passionate storytellers with a desire to make their mark in the film and television industry. This practice-based course celebrates hands-on learning, developing and refining your craft in a collaborative environment that replicates the dynamics of the professional world.
Why UWE Bristol?
Based at Bower Ashton, you’ll hone your craft using industry-standard facilities and resources. These include digital media studios and production and fabrication workshops, offering traditional tools alongside the latest technology.
You'll work both independently and collaboratively on short films, documentaries, and live industry briefs, guided by industry-experienced tutors, visiting professionals and contemporary practice. The course concludes with a major film project, designed to showcase your skills in a format that can serve as the centrepiece of your portfolio.
As a creative student, you’ll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. As a socially and politically progressive city, it’s widely recognised as one of the most creatively influential settings in the UK. In this UNESCO City of Film, students and workers in the creative industries often collaborate.
Our strong industry contacts include the BBC, ITV, Aardman, Films@59, Bottle Yard Film Studios and E3 Media, who provide ongoing professional input. Our teaching faculty also work at the forefront of contemporary media practice, with high levels of practical experience and expertise.
Where can it take me?
You’ll graduate with a globally recognised qualification and have a broad range of careers options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Our graduates leave with the skills and knowledge for careers in directing, film production, cinematography, editing, and sound design.
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Structure
Content
The structure and content of this new course is currently under review and subject to final UWE Bristol approval. It will be published here page as soon as possible.
Learning and Teaching
Taught by a team with industry expertise across a breadth of creative practice, you’ll learn to understand and push filmmaking boundaries through technical and theoretical input. You’ll study through a combination of practice-oriented lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials, and you’ll also benefit from events with industry experts.
Learn by making; applying advanced craft techniques used in professional media organisations. You’ll also build a unique mixture of editorial, creative and technical skills that you can apply to this rapidly expanding industry. Working individually and in collaborative teams, you’ll conceptualise, research, plan and deliver a series of creative projects.
All School of Arts MA courses actively encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue and multi-disciplinary interaction across our diverse community of postgraduate artists, filmmakers, and designers. This ensures you’ll bring different perspectives to your creative practice.
See our full glossary of Learning and Teaching terms.
Study time
This is a full-time course, which starts in September and runs for three terms over 12 months. Learning and teaching sessions typically take place over three days per week. Outside of your contact hours, you’ll have the opportunity to access the available resources.
You’ll be expected to undertake a substantial amount of independent study and attend relevant events.
Assessment
You’ll be assessed through a range of methods designed to mirror professional practices in the film and television industries. You’ll be evaluated through presentation, portfolio, practical work and written reflection with ongoing feedback from tutors.
You’ll spend your last term working towards your final outcomes for the year, which includes an opportunity to screen your work publicly.