Creative Documentary by Practice MFA

University College London Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences

Full time September Other 21 months full time

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The Creative Documentary by Practice MFA programme at UCL offers a unique opportunity for students to explore non-fiction filmmaking as a research practice. This two-year programme focuses on developing your understanding of documentary film and encourages you to challenge traditional concepts. You will learn diverse forms of creative non-fiction filmmaking and collaborate with researchers from other fields. With no house-style, you will have the freedom to find your own artistic voice. The programme is based at the brand new UCL East campus in East London, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and cultural partnerships. Graduates will have a range of career opportunities in academia, media, and cultural industries.

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A 21-month practice-based programme that provides all the technical and intellectual resources required to make outstanding non-fiction film work. This programme is ideal for students with prior filmmaking experience, who want to develop their craft, and deepen their artistic practice.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a pass at a non practice based Masters. We require an example of your film work to support all applications. We will accept applications from practitioners whose portfolio of work and CV demonstrates communicative and artistic achievement to the level of BA.

We would like to see a portfolio of your film work. Please also submit a short text about a film project you would like to make with illustrative images or photos.

Fees

UK tuition fees (2024/25)
Full-time: £19,300

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25)
Full-time: £34,400

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