Course summary
Studying alongside BA (Hons) Film Production course, as well as the award-winning courses BA (Hons) Costume and Performance Design, BA (Hons) Make-up for Media and Performance, BA (Hons) Animation Production, BA (Hons) Acting, BA (Hons) Modelmaking and BA (Hons) Creative Writing, the MA Film Practice course offers a unique learning environment. MA Film Practice is driven and inspired by a broad understanding of film practice. On this course you will be inspired to create and hone your craft as well as developing new skills to a high level, all in an environment that empowers students to collaborate with other emerging artists and filmmakers. You will be given the opportunity to propose a project where you will define your own research questions and methodologies, consider subject-related developments and engage with relevant contextual and critical discourses. This programme of study will result in a bespoke portfolio of work you will be able to use to take you into the next stage of your career. On this course you will be inspired to create and hone your craft as well as developing new skills to a high level, all in an environment that empowers students to collaborate with other emerging artists and filmmakers. The MA Film Practice course is based on the AUB 180 credit MA framework. The awards attainable are a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) and a Masters (180 credits).
Modules
Modules: cinematic storytelling; virtual effects project; portfolio short film; research and project development. http://aub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/film-production/outline-ma/
Assessment method
Your performance in terms of production and presentation will be judged by how well you meet the Learning Outcomes for each unit. The course uses a range of different assessment methods which include written submissions, verbal presentations, pitches, practice based work and critical analysis and evaluation.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) degree with minimum 2:1 (second-class, upper division) classification in relevant creative subject or equivalent undergraduate level; applicants with other than the required academic qualifications may be considered for entry if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that they have the potential to fulfil the objectives of the course of study and to achieve the standard of the final award. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to obtain IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in every component (reading, writing, speaking and listening), or an equivalent English language qualification. For more information on AUB’s entry requirements please refer to the website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall score of 180 |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | Overall score of 200 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | Minimum score of 51 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) |
IELTS, Pearson and TOEFL scores must be less than two years old at the time the course commences to be valid.
English language requirements
https://aub.ac.uk/international/english-language/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18500 | Year 1 |
| International | £18500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £18500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please see our website for more information https://aub.ac.uk/fees/postgraduate
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for details of scholarships, bursaries and funding
Provider information
Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
BH12 5HH