Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) at UCL (University College London) - UCAS

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Course summary

This unique MA programme is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you receive the highest-quality practice-based learning. You have your own camera equipment throughout and we provide editing facilities. Students are taught in small studios – either ‘Ethnographic and Documentary Film’ Studios, or in one ‘Documentary Fiction’ Studio which explores the boundaries of fiction and non-fiction, bringing elements of performance into documentary filmmaking.


Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree in a social science, arts, humanities or science discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Academically weaker applications will also be considered provided that they are supported by experience in visual arts or film making. Applicants with prior technical knowledge of film making are asked to send a video portfolio of up to 20 minutes duration (use of a Vimeo link is recommended). Applicants without a video portfolio are asked to complete a photo essay. Please see our guidelines on how to make a visual essay.How to submit your portfolio Submit your portfolio/ photo essay by including a link to an external site of your choice in the application (e.g. in the personal statement). English level: Level 4


Fees and funding

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Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) at UCL (University College London) - UCAS