Program Overview
The Documentary Film at University of the Arts London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Documentary Film programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Documentary Film programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Phase 1
- 1.1 Documentary: process and practice
This unit introduces documentary film making to equip you with the core skills of documentary film production.
- 1.2 Documentary: history and theory
This unit seeks to position documentary production within a historical context.
Phase 2
- 2.1 Documentary Practices: taster tape and pitch and critical context
This unit further develops skills in camerawork, producing, directing and editing, now in a more exploratory and individually authored context.
- 2.2 Documentary: ethics and methodologies
Building upon your study in unit 1.2, you will have the opportunity in this unit to study the ramifications of contemporary theoretical debates, documentary history and theory in relation to a chosen approach and research methodology.
Phase 3
- 3.0 Major Project
Unit 3.0 allows you to develop your own specialist interest in documentary through the completion of a Major Project involving the production and direction of an individually authored documentary film, accompanied by a research dossier, a proposal and a treatment.
- Graduation screening
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 15 months
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