Film and Television: Research and Production MA

University of Birmingham School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

Full time & Part time See Course MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 27 August 2026

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About the course

Get ready to start your career in film, television or digital media with our hands-on degree. Develop your employability and filmmaking skills without needing previous filming experience.

Supported with training throughout the MA, you'll develop research skills and production methods that can be applied to many film and TV contexts.

You'll learn from industry experts on real-world projects by undertaking a placement. Gain work experience and build your skills and networks to help you stand out in the sector.

Our teaching combines theory with practical training so you can learn how to use camera, lighting and sound equipment, and construct an edit.

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Fees

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Where will I study?

University of Birmingham

For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and research. As a founding Russell Group member and the original ‘redbrick’ university, our high-quality teaching will help you take your career to the next level. We are of the country’s most consistently sought-after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and have been for the last decade. With a wealth of opportunities to choose from across study and research, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK. Hosting an international community of more than 8000 staff and 38,000 students, you’ll work alongside world-leading academics in a diverse community.