Program Overview
The Documentary Practice at Queen Mary University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Documentary Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Film Studies Research Project
- Documentary film: Theory and Practice
- Documentary Production Project
- Option modules
- Auteur Direction
- Film Practice and Manifestos
- Film Studies Core Course
- History, Fiction and Memory in French Cinema
- 9/11 and American Film
- Reading Images: Painting, Photography, Film
- Latin American Documentary
- Ecocinemas: Nature, Animals, and the Moving Image
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need an upper second class honours degree in a humanities or creative arts discipline, and will have an informal interview on application. Graduates from non-humanities disciplines are also welcome to apply, but may also be asked to complete a written assignment. International students will need to be highly proficient in English for academic purposes.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Mary University of 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 Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
