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Filmmaking at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Immerse yourself in the craft of cinematic storytelling with our MA Filmmaking, a practice-based Master’s designed to equip you with the creative, technical, and professional skills to thrive in today’s screen industries. You’ll learn from award-winning filmmakers and research-active academics, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of production, from concept development to post-production. What you'll learn

  • Master practical filmmaking techniques in directing, cinematography, sound, editing, and post-production using industry-standard tools.
  • Develop your storytelling and scriptwriting skills for both narrative and documentary filmmaking.
  • Collaborate with peers across creative disciplines to produce innovative, professional-quality films.
  • Create your own film whilst implementing key employability skills relevant to the film industry.
  • Build a strong professional portfolio and industry connections to launch your career in filmmaking.
You’ll study in a vibrant creative environment alongside students from other disciplines, fostering collaboration and innovation. This course combines industry partnerships, including the British Film Institutre (BFI), BAFTA Albert accreditation, and Curzon Westgate Film Club, with access to professional-grade facilities and equipment such as Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro cameras and Avid Media Composer. Through a mix of workshops, short projects, and industry events, you’ll develop a strong portfolio that showcases your technical excellence and creative voice. You’ll also explore the ethical and creative use of AI in filmmaking, preparing you for the evolving digital landscape. Specialist facilities Along with excellent resources on campus, you’ll have access to the Powell building which houses a range of facilities and industry equipment so you can produce work of the highest quality, these include:
  • Digital film cameras, including Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and Arri-Alexa Mini LF.
  • Location lighting and grip equipment.
  • Post-production facilities include AVID Media Composer, and the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
  • Portable recording equipment, including Martantz, Zooms and Rodes for podcasts, documentaries and features etc.
  • A professional TV gallery and Studio.

Assessment method

Throughout the course your knowledge and skills will be informally assessed through a variety of learning activities. You will be encouraged to engage in self-assessment and may be actively involved in peer assessment. Formally, the course is assessed solely through coursework, including portfolio work, reports, essays and presentations.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, or alternative qualifications and substantial relevant experience may be considered.

English language requirements

For more information on the IELTS (International English language Testing System) requirements for this course, please view our dedicated IELTS web page.

English language requirements

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/english-language-requirements

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

Please see course webpage for up to date fee information.
Filmmaking at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS