Film (Documentary)
University of South WalesCardiff, United Kingdom
Course overview
MA Film (Documentary) is all about telling human stories through film. Building on your existing skills, this course sharpens your techniques and deepens your expertise in documentary filmmaking. You'll specialise in your chosen area, preparing to create professional, high-quality films that reflect real-world narratives with confidence.
Key highlights
- Focuses on telling human stories through documentary film
- Builds on existing skills to sharpen documentary filmmaking techniques
- Specialise in your chosen area of documentary practice
- Prepares you to create professional, high-quality real-world films
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant discipline; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Documentary filmmaker
- Documentary director
- Documentary producer
- Film editor
- Researcher (film and television)
- Camera operator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,060 | International: £17,900
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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