Film Production MA

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Greenwich

Program Overview

The MA Film Production at Greenwich is a practice‑based master’s that blends creativity with technical know‑how to help you bring your film ideas to life. You’ll explore both the art and the workflow of filmmaking from screenwriting and directing to cinematography, editing, sound design, and virtual production in a professional, industry-focused environment.

Curriculum Structure

Core Practice & Research:
You’ll deepen your understanding of filmmaking by working through modules like Film Research Workshop, where you research and test production theories, and Production Practice, which gives you hands‑on experience with actual production workflows.
Creative Technology & Storytelling:
You can choose to specialise more in creative roles (like writing, directing, or producing) or in technical roles (like cinematography, editing, virtual production, and sound). You’ll also take Cinematography, where you develop your visual storytelling craft with professional camera work. In Screenwriting for the Short Form, you’ll hone your dialogue, structure, and narrative for short film.
Final Major Project:
A Film Major Project (60 credits) is at the heart of your master’s this is your chance to create a short film (or another film piece) that reflects your voice, your style, and what you’ve learned.
Optional Modules:
You also have the flexibility to pick from modules like Editing, Emerging Cinematography Practices, and Post‑Production Sound Design, tailoring the course to your interests and career goals.

Focus Areas

Filmmaking workflows, digital production technology, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound, virtual production, practice-based research.

Learning Outcomes

You’ll graduate able to plan and manage a complete production pipeline, shoot and edit to professional standards, write and direct your own scripts, and carry out practice-based research to support your creative work. You’ll also be equipped to navigate digital workflows and adapt to rapidly evolving production technologies.

Professional Alignment & Accreditation

This course is ARRI Certified, which means it’s officially recognised by a major, world‑class camera manufacturer, giving you extra credibility and exposure to professional-level equipment and workflows.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject like Media, Film, Design, or the Humanities/Social Sciences.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a degree, the university may consider you if you have at least five years’ relevant work experience. You’ll need to submit a personal statement, a short film or film portfolio, and participate in an interview.
International students must meet the university’s English language requirements.

Duration & Study Mode

Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Start in September at the Greenwich Campus.

Fees (2026/27)**

UK / Home students: £11,800International students: £18,700 (for 2026/27)

Careers & Employability

Graduates from this programme are ready for a wide variety of roles in the film and media industries, including:

Producing or directing films
Cinematography / camera work
Editing & post‑production
Sound design
Screenwriting
Working with digital platforms, festivals, and distribution

Greenwich also has a dedicated Employability Officer for postgraduates, helping you network, find placements, and prepare for the job market.

Why This Course Stands Out

ARRI-certified, so you get hands-on experience with top-tier digital cinema equipment.
Strong balance between creative storytelling and technical production skills.
Practice-based, project-led learning not just theory.
Located in Greenwich, London, giving you great access to the UK film and media industry.
Gold rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), highlighting strong student satisfaction and outcomes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Greenwich, this MA is very hands-on: it’s built around real production workflows, professional film technology, and creative experimentation. You’ll explore both the artistic and technical sides of filmmaking, putting theory into practice from day one. The programme doesn’t just teach you how to make films — it trains you to think like a producer, director, cinematographer, and sound designer, all while working in industry‑level facilities.

Here’s how that plays out in practice:

Professionally equipped studios: The course is based in the Stockwell Street building, which houses a purpose-built film studio, a TV studio, and a fully equipped post‑production area. Virtual production experience: The film studio has been upgraded to include a 6 m × 3 m ultra‑HD LED wall and a 7 m² infinity-curve green screen for virtual production powering immersive, cutting-edge filmmaking with Unreal Engine.
High-spec editing suites: There are seven individual editing booths, each with high‑powered Mac Pro machines and software like Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve for editing, color grading, and VFX. Industry-grade camera and sound kit: Through the Stockwell Street Kit Room, you can access a wide range of professional cinema equipment — including ARRI Alexa cameras, Blackmagic, RED, and more — plus lighting and sound gear. Practice‑based research & creative freedom: The program strongly emphasises practice-based research, meaning your film projects can be experimental, artistic, or narrative-driven, depending on your interests.
Flexible specialisms: You can choose to specialise in different areas — options include directing, screenwriting, producing, cinematography, editing, sound design, and virtual production.
Hybrid teaching model: Learning is a mix of seminars, workshops, and independent work. You’ll spend part of your time in scheduled contact hours and part working on your own creative projects.
Industry‑connected tutors: The teaching team is made up of experienced professionals and researchers, giving you both creative mentorship and practical guidance.
Peer collaboration: Some modules are shared with other creative media students, so you’ll often work in groups just like in a real production environment.
Feedback & assessment: Your work is assessed through coursework and project work; there are “interim crits” where you present work-in-progress to get feedback and refine your films. Library & learning resources: You’ll have full access to the Stockwell Street Library and online resources to support both your practical production work and your research. Career preparation: There’s a dedicated employability officer for postgraduates who helps you build professional networks, and skills for roles such as producing, editing, cinematography, directing, or post‑production.