inline-defaultCreated with Sketch.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,500
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Digital Media | Film Production | Broadcasting
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 19,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


MA Film and Television Production

Introduction

Develop as a producer/director of factual films and television programmes. Enhance your creative skills and technical knowledge and build a portfolio of work to help you stand out from the crowd.


Course Options

  • 1 year full-time
  • 17 months full-time
  • 24 months part-time

Key Facts

  • Study options: 1 year full-time
  • Start dates: September
  • Location: Cambridge
  • Fees:
    • £9,800 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
    • £19,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Student Work

  • Previous. Next.
  • Student success
    • Eli Hakim
      • MA Film and Television student Eli Hakim’s film Monsters won the NAHEMI Best National Student Film Award for Editing.
    • No Margins Media
      • Hear how our MA Film and Television Production helped Sand and Erato, founders of No Margins Media, progress their careers.
    • Why Don't You Stay For Tonight?
      • By our MA students won the best Entertainment and Comedy Drama Award at the national Royal Television Society Student Television Awards 2024.
    • ARU Spotlight
      • Megan came from Long Beach, California to study our MA Film and Television Production and is now working on her first feature-length documentary.

Teaching and Assessment

1 year full-time (September start)

  • Year 1
    • Our MA Film and Television Production will give you a broad experience of specialist film-making technologies and production skills that will help you decide which area of the industry most interests you.
    • Alongside your film work you’ll take modules in which you’ll explore visual storytelling, scheduling and programming, and the relationship between research and filmmaking.
    • You’ll prepare film pitches and write essays and reflective commentaries.
    • Tutorials and your independent research will give you a strong critical and contextual grounding for your practical work.
    • You’ll demonstrate your learning by producing and directing films of different lengths and styles and working in a team on a TV studio production.
    • The final Masters Project is your ‘calling card’ for the industry. This is your opportunity to create a whole film package at a professional standard, with accompanying documentation. It can be a substantial piece of audio-visual work, or collection of shorter audio-visual materials.
    • Modules are subject to change and availability.
  • Assessment
    • You’ll demonstrate your learning, and ensure you’re developing the knowledge and skills to complete the course, through producing and directing films of different lengths and styles; working in a team on a TV studio production; written production analyses and reflective commentaries; essays; filming schedules and budgets; film pitches; and your final Masters Project.
    • Your assignments are usually submitted at the end of each term.
    • You’ll also be assessed informally and given feedback during the term to help you achieve to the highest level.
    • Feedback could be on a film, a presentation or group participation; it will be given by your tutor and your fellow students.
  • Core modules
    • Film and Television: Research and Context
    • Visual Storytelling
    • Understanding the Audience
    • Master's Research Assignment: Film & Television
    • Master's Project: Film & Television

Entry Requirements

  • A first degree, with honours, in a related subject and at a minimum final classification of lower second (2:2) or equivalent.
  • Applicants with professional experience are encouraged to apply.
  • If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
  • All prospective students must submit evidence of their creative abilities by providing a portfolio.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26)

  • £9,800 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

  • £19,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
  • We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.

Facilities and Showcase

  • Industry-standard equipment
    • Film studio with overhead lighting, tracks, dollies and green screen
    • Multi-camera television studio with modular set panels and modern set dressing
    • Arri Alexa cameras
    • Full range of location kit from 4K digital cameras, professional lighting, to Steadicam
    • Sound-recording equipment for location filming
    • Editing suites with Da Vinci Resolve and the full Adobe Creative Cloud software suite
    • Finishing suite with audio monitoring and grading panels
    • Aaton Cameras and Steenbeck editors for 16mm film production
    • Motion capture equipment
    • Podcast and video capture system
  • Futures Lab and workshop equipment
    • 3D printers and scanners - FDM printers; material-specific extruders; SLA Formlabs printers; SLS Formlabs Fuse1; structured light 3D scanners
    • 2D printing and cutting machines - laser cutters; Roland BN20 vinyl printer & cutter; Gerber substrate cutter; Mimaki TX300P sublimation printer.
  • Learn outside the classroom
    • Guest lectures from film and television professionals
    • Cambridge Film Festival
    • An annual trip to Sheffield International Documentary Film Festival and trips to see live TV studios in action
    • Events offered through our student-led film societies.

Accreditation

  • ARRI
    • We are an officially licensed ARRI Certified Film School, allowing you to get ARRI certification through our training programmes on the ARRI camera systems.
    • Certified trainers: Nick Howard (Technical Team Leader) and Sam Holmár (Media Services Team Leader).
  • albert
    • ARU’s BA and MA Film and Television Production courses are partnered with albert, the BAFTA-owned screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability.

Lecturers

  • Catherine Elliott
    • Senior Lecturer
    • Catherine Elliott's profile page
  • David Scott
    • Senior Lecturer
    • David Scott's profile page
    • Visit David's website
  • Josh Newman
    • Senior Lecturer
    • Josh Newman's profile page

Careers

  • Our MA Film and Television will prepare you for a career in TV or the broader media and help you to decide which areas of the industry attract you the most.
  • Although the emphasis is on directing and producing, you might choose to move into cinematography, production management or even television programme sales.
  • You might also develop a particular interest in observational documentary, natural history films or science programming and decide to follow a career in these fields.
  • The specialist skills you’ve gained as a postgraduate student will be useful for traditional, experimental and creative documentary making, or films for education, training, public relations, current affairs, marketing and campaigning.
  • Our course will prepare you to create a portfolio for a freelance career and give you the ability to make high-quality content for broadcast, web, film festivals or cinema.
  • While you’re studying here and after you graduate, you can access support through our dedicated Employability Service.
  • Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Film and Television Production.
  • Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
  • If you studied for the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma initially, you can choose to complete further modules and top-up to a full Masters degree.

Student Testimonial

  • STEPHANUS PRETORIUS
    • "I have gained skills that will be used throughout my life and career. As as result I am much more confident and feel as though I achieve more than I ever thought I could."

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

  • Develop as a producer/director of factual films and television programs.
  • Enhance creative skills and technical knowledge.
  • Build a portfolio of work to stand out in the industry.
  • Explore the dynamics of the ever-changing industry, and what it takes to succeed.
  • Create a portfolio of seven films of different lengths to demonstrate creativity, storytelling abilities, and technical expertise.
  • Focus on the key roles of director and producer through hands-on experience in directing and producing films and programming.

Outline:

  • The course is designed to provide a broad experience of specialist film-making technologies and production skills to identify specific areas of interest within the industry.
  • Modules cover topics such as visual storytelling, scheduling and programming, and the relationship between research and filmmaking.
  • Practical work includes producing and directing films of varying lengths and styles, working collaboratively in a TV studio production, and completing a Master's Project, which serves as a "calling card" for the industry.

Assessment:

  • Students will be assessed through the following methods:
  • Producing and directing films of different lengths and styles
  • Working in a team on a TV studio production
  • Written production analyses and reflective commentaries
  • Essays
  • Filming schedules and budgets
  • Film pitches
  • Master's Project

Teaching:

  • Teaching methods include lectures, workshops, screenings, and tutorials.
  • Faculty consists of experienced professionals from the film and television industry.
  • The course emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and critical thinking.
  • Students have access to industry-standard facilities and equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and editing suites.

Careers:

  • The program prepares graduates for careers in:
  • Television production
  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Cinematography
  • Production management
  • Television programming
  • Filmmaking (observational documentary, natural history films, science programming)
  • Freelance filmmaking
  • Content creation for broadcast, web, film festivals, or cinema
  • Research and academia (PhD programs in film and television production)

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:


Tuition fees for UK students (2023/24)

£10,000 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.


Tuition fees for international students (2023/24)

£17,500 International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.


Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£9,300 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.


Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£18,600 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.


Additional costs

Additional costs Estimated cost of materials £250 over three years Portable hard drive 92 TB £160 Optional field trip to Sheffield Documentary Festival £300-£400

SHOW MORE
About University
PhD
Masters
Bachelors
Diploma
Foundation
Courses


Overview:

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.


Services Offered:


Student Life and Campus Experience:

The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.


Key Reasons to Study There:

    Ambition:

    ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.

    Excellence:

    ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.

    Collaboration:

    ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.

    Impact:

    ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.

    Enterprise:

    ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.

    Enthusiasm:

    ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.

Academic Programs:

The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.


Other:

The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Total programs
857
Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

A good honours degree (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. All prospective students must submit evidence of their creative abilities by providing a portfolio.


Language Proficiency Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you'll need to make sure you meet our English language requirements for postgraduate courses. Check the section 'Standard entry requirements' for IELTS requirements for this course.

Location
Ambassadors
How can I help you today?