University of South Wales

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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