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Film & Television MA

Based in our world-class film school and supported by specialist, award- winning staff, you’ll hone your skill set and broaden your thinking to create work with impact, relevance and reach. We cherish courageous originality and the diversity of our student body, welcoming applicants with and without a media background.

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LocationPenryn Campus
Course Duration1 year
AttendanceFull-time

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Introduction

This dynamic MA will help you build the craft and critical skills to place your work in line with current industry trends. You'll engage in practical projects mirroring professional workflows and creative environments. To develop an up-to-date, original practice, you'll also study the cultural contexts of global film and television markets.

The School of Film & Television is a member of CILECT, the global association of the world's best film, television and animation schools. MA Film & Television is accredited by Creative Skillset, a mark of quality endorsed by industry professionals.

You will:

  • Learn from our award-winning staff and interact with high-profile film and television professionals, who regularly lead our master classes
  • Become part of our School of Film & Television, a member of CILECT— the global association of the world's best film and TV schools, and establish a socially sensitive practice that fits into global networks of production
  • Build craft and critical skills to situate your work against current industry trends by taking part in production and research that mirror real-world practices
  • Become involved in our unique in-house slate of micro-budget short and feature filmmaking and graduate from a ScreenSkills-accredited course
  • Work on extra-curricular live briefs and get involved with our own creative agency, MAYN

Covid-19 update

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates page

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    What our students do

    Student giving the thumbs up in television control studio.
    Student behind camera on camera dolly being moved along a track.
    Film still headshot, man in suit, yellow background.
    Film still, close up of a male face looking through a magnifying glass.
    Student behind camera.
    Student behind camera.
    Student behind camera.
    Student in editing suite.
    Students setting up in studio.
    Close up of student filming male subject who is out of focus in the background.
    Student being filmed with bright green screen studio.
    Richard Herring in discussion.
    Don Letts holding cine film cameras.
    Two trendy males relaxing on sofa, skateboard propped up and rucksack next to them.
    Student wearing green cap engaged discussion in lecture theatre.
    Toby Amies giving a lecture.
    Softly lit stage with two people in discussion.
    Frazer Churchill in lecture theatre.
    TV write and director, James Dean giving a lecture, pointing to slide.
    Paul Dudbridge holding hand above head in lecture theatre.
    Mark Kermode in discussion on stage.
    Students filming in kitchen.
    Advertisement for Film students' work, Moon featuring a young man in an astronaut suit.
    Students listening and smiling in lecture theatre.
    Student in woods with camera on a shoulder mount.
    Dr Will Brooker talks with Film students, slide of Marvel characters in background.
    Students filming on location in woods with stream.
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    Dr Will Brooker talks with Film students.
    Kim Longinotto in discussion.
    Kim Longinotto in discussion.
    John Maclean in discussion on stage.
    John Maclean, on stage in lecture theatre, talks about the making of 'Slow West', starring Michael Fassbender.
    Director and School of Film & Television guest lecturer John Maclean introduces a screening of his feature ‘Slow West’ starring Michael Fassbender

    What our graduates do

    Our graduates have secured jobs at HBO, Sky and ITV, and worked on feature films including Disney’s Cinderella, About Time, and The World’s End.

    Course details

    What you'll learn

    We’ll examine how directors like Ben Wheatley and companies like Curzon and Film4 are using multi-platform release schedules. And how brands like HBO, Amazon and Netflix are shaping what we watch and how we watch it.

    Exploring the blurred lines between art and technology, you’ll learn everything from journalism to philosophy to essential research skills. Crucially, on top of learning to develop, write, produce, shoot, record, direct and edit, you’ll look into why your ideas are worth being made.

    • Study block one
    • Study block two
    • Study block three
    Study block one

    Taking part in intensive practical group work, you’ll build technical skills and nurture your creativity in all areas of short film and television project development, including learning about legal requirements, ethical standards and risk assessment. This work will be supported with a reflection on how cultural contexts frame production and audiences.

    Our masterclasses and guest speaker series will introduce you to a network of experienced professionals from companies like the BBC, Channel 4, Sky and Pinewood Studios.  

    Modules

    Contextual Studies: Screen, Culture & Society

    Creative Practice: Foundation

    Study block two

    The second Study Block invites you to develop your thinking beyond the limits of western culture. Collaborating with a crew of your peers, you’ll have an opportunity to deliver a 10-minute film/TV form or screenplay inspired by research into globalisation and screen media. 

    You'll also get a tase of industry with the chance to visit an international film festival and undertake work placements and internships.

    Modules

    Contextual Studies: Screen & Globalisation

    Creative Practice: Development

    Study block three

    You’ll choose your final project depending on your career plans. If you're planning to move on to a PhD you can produce a dissertation or research portfolio involving a high level of research, a complex reading of film or television, and further discussion. Alternatively, if you want to head straight into industry you can choose an Industry Practice Project, where you’ll make a 20-minute film /TV form or write a feature screenplay.

    You'll consult your work with an assigned supervisor and share it with your peers and the course team for step-by-step feedback.

    Modules

    Contextual Studies: Final Major Project

    Creative Practice: Final Major Project

    The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

    From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details

    How you'll learn

    Taking place over 45 weeks and 3 semesters, you’ll choose specialisms focused on your ideal career, and learn from industry professional mentors. Our visiting lecture programme has featured critic Dr Mark Kermode, Red Riding writer Tony Grisoni, The Midnight Beast producer Mary Burke, and Green Wing writer James Henry.

    The School of Film & Television has hosted Channel 4 Talent Day, and we often help our students secure placements at Warp Films and TwoFour.

    Assessment methods

    • Continuous assessment with no formal examinations
    • Core theory based on written assignments
    • Core practice assessed on visual project and accompanying portfolios
    • Elective modules all with theory/practice options
    • Dissertation and/or major project in final semester

    Staff

    You’ll learn from active writers, producers, directors, editors, sound designers and cinematographers, while our visiting speakers have featured leading critics, the writers of Southcliffe, How I Live Now and Campus, and the producer of For Those In Peril.

    Some members of staff only teach on specific modules, and your course might not feature every member shown here.

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    Professor Chris Morris

    Director of The School of Film & Television

    Christopher Morris is a documentary filmmaker and professor of documentary practice. His work in...

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    Dr Anna Misiak

    MA Film & Television Course Leader

    Former Fulbright Scholar at the University of Southern California, Anna Misiak holds a PhD from the...

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    Dr Kingsley Marshall

    Head of Film & Television

    Dr Kingsley Marshall is Head of Film & Television at the CILECT and Screenskills accredited School...

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    Dr Neil Fox

    Senior Lecturer

    Since arriving at Falmouth University in April 2013 I have fallen in love with Cornwall and found a...

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    Duncan Hendry

    School of Film & Television Facilities Stores Manager

    I joined Falmouth University in September 2008 having moved from Swindon, I have over 40 years...

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    Luke Smith

    Senior Technician Camera and Lighting

    Before I joined Falmouth University in January 2016 I had spent 20 years working in the British...

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    Mark Douglas

    Senior Lecturer, Film

    Educated in British and North American universities, Mark was appointed lecturer in Cultural...

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    David Smithers

    Technical & Facilities Manager, The School of Film & Television

    After graduating with a degree in History and Media from the University of Leeds, David started his...

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    Peter Felstead

    Senior Technician

    I joined the University in 1991 when I moved to Cornwall. My first role was to run the photography...

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    Doug Smith

    Senior Technician, The School of Film & Television

    I graduated from the University of Hull in 2002 after taking a BA in Music Technology. Music being...

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    Richard Butler

    Senior Technician: Audio

    After graduating from Nottingham Trent University in 1998 with and HND in Electrical and Electronic...

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    Dr Jem Mackay

    Senior Technician, The School of Film & Television

    Dr Jem Mackay is a filmmaker/artist who has been exploring collaborative systems within creative...

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    Paul Farmer

    Lecturer

    Since January 2014 I have worked as an Associate Lecturer and now a Lecturer in...

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    Paul Mulraney

    Lecturer, Film

    Paul Mulraney is a lecturer and creative director, specialising in professional practice in film ...

    Facilities

    • 129-seat cinema, with Christie M Series 2.5k projection and 7.2 surround sound.

    Four large production studios:

    • Production Studio 1:  multipurpose studio equipped with three Sony HXC-FB80 studio cameras, chromatte grey screen and full lighting rig. Integral live gallery including 4-input Tricaster Ultra HD production system.
    • Production Studio 2: multipurpose studio and support area for studio 1.
    • Production Studio 3: multipurpose studio with lighting rig.
    • Production Studio 5: Specialist green screen studio with infinity cove & 360 degree subject lighting rig. Access to Xsens motion capture kit and VR/AR/MR equipment.
    • Nine Mac Pro edit suites with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite & Da Vinci Resolve.
    • Two specialist grading suites featuring DaVinci Resolve and 4K preview screens.
    • Two 28-seat ‘Post Hubs’ for post-production software training, equipped with dual screen Apple iMacs. Software available includes Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, Da Vinci resolve and Pro Tools. Production management software is also available.
    • 25-seat dubbing theatre with Avid S6 mixing desk and Pro Tools Ultimate.
    • Three further post-production audio suites – all equipped with Pro Tools Ultimate.
    • Foley/ADR suite with access to a wide range of mics, foley traps and props.
    • All post-production suites network-linked to Avid NEXIS shared storage system for seamless access and integration of projects.
    • Digital cameras (HD to 4K) including Arri Alexa, RED, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, Panasonic, and Arri SR3 and Bolex 16mm film cameras. Odyssey 7Q+ External Recorders are also available.
    • Wide range of hot and cold (LED) lighting equipment including systems by Arri, Dedo & Kino Flo alongside traditional blondes and red heads.
    • Grip and gimbal systems available include Free-Fly Movi M5, Wally Dolly, Indie Dolly, PD1 Dolly, Koolertron Sliders, Glidecam 2000, Libec and Camcrane Jibs.
    • Audio equipment includes Sound Devices 633 mixers, recorders and an extensive range of microphones.
    • Four animation software studios containing powerful Dell Precision Workstations with Cintiq 24” & 27" pen displays. Software available includes Autodesk Maya (3D), TV Paint (2D) and Foundry Nuke Studio (VFX Compositing), alongside Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
    • Dedicated stop-motion animation studio equipped with Canon EOS camera bodies, Nikon lenses, manfrotto grip and Dragonframe capture software.

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    Entry requirements

    We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject.

    We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications.

    APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

    Language requirements

    If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

    International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.

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    Fees, costs & funding

    Tuition fees

    • Tuition fees 2020-21
    • Tuition fees 2021-22
    Tuition fees 2020-21

    £8,500 per year - full-time UK/EU (£250 acceptance fee payable. This is deducted from tuition fees.)

    £16,000 per year - full-time international (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees.)

    Tuition fees 2021-22

    £8,500 per year - full-time UK (£250 acceptance fee payable. This is deducted from tuition fees.)

    £16,950 - full-time EU (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees)

    £16,950 - full-time international (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees)

    Find out more about our Graduate Loyalty Discount for Falmouth Alumni, which offers a reduction in course tuition fees.

    Typical course costs

    • £50 - Recurring annual costs
    • £50 - One-off costs for the course duration (compulsory trips, final portfolios or shows etc)
    • £650 - Optional study visits and placements for the course duration

    If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.

    The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

    Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

    Postgraduate Funding

    There are loans, awards and alternative funding sources for postgraduate studies. Read about them on our Postgraduate Funding page.

    Find out about funding

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