Course summary
Hone your skillset and broaden your thinking to create impactful work. Join a diverse and inclusive community of filmmakers and academics, immersing yourself in creative and innovative film projects while mastering the skills needed to excel in your chosen career in film and television. Whether your ambitions lie in editing, cinematography, sound design, producing, screenwriting, or academia, you’ll be equipped to step confidently into the industry, with support from our academic team. We value bold originality, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds - with or without prior media experience. You’ll learn how to make a meaningful contribution to a professional project, pitch compelling ideas, and collaborate effectively with fellow creatives. Our approach is hands-on and immersive, focusing on practical projects and contextual research that reflects professional workflows and includes real-world engagement to support your industry-ready portfolio. Based in our acclaimed School of Film & Television, you’ll study alongside specialist, award-winning staff in state-of-the-art facilities, developing the craft and research skills needed to place your work at the forefront of global industry trends. Study at Falmouth:
- Learn from academic experts and interact with high-profile film and television professionals
- Study at a CILECT-accredited school on a master’s carrying the ScreenSkills Select quality mark, one of the few postgraduate courses recognised as eligible for the BAFTA UK Scholarship Programme
- Access professional-standard equipment, shooting digitally on ARRI and RED and with 8mm and 16mm film cameras
- Have the opportunity to work with our Sound/ Image Cinema Lab on in-house micro-budget short and feature filmmaking projects, through extra-curricular live briefs and other industry internships
Assessment method
Continuous assessment with no formal examinations Core theory based on written assignments Core practice assessed on visual project and accompanying portfolios Elective modules all with theory/practice options Dissertation and/or major project in final semester
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing and Listening, and a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking. View our list of accepted English language tests and qualifications using this link: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/student-funding/scholarships-international-students.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject. We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH