Creative Documentary Filmmaking MA

Edinburgh Napier University · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearDistanceFull-time

The Creative Documentary Filmmaking MA programme at Edinburgh Napier University (School of Arts and Creative Industries) is a MA programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Film Production covers screenwriting, film directing, cinematography, sound design, and post-production editing. Students produce narrative short films, documentaries, and creative visual projects. Graduates pursue careers as film directors, producers, cinematographers, and film industry professionals.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £9,000/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £9,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: Distance
Starts: 01 January 2027
Intake: January 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatDistance
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Arts and Creative Industries

Official university

Edinburgh Napier University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£9,000	—	needs the fee

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