Code

005S108

Start

September 2026

Fees

£13,700 (UK) £20,100 (INT)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Subject to validation

This course is subject to validation. Please contact David Heinemann on d.heinemann@mdx.ac.uk to pre-apply.

Why study Film Production MA at Middlesex University?

MA Film Production develops your creative voice while deepening your technical expertise across all stages of filmmaking. Through workshops, collaborative projects, and critical analysis, you’ll explore your specialist area, be it directing, producing, editing, cinematography, or sound recording and design. You’ll gain hands-on experience in studio and location shoots, using industry-standard tools and workflows. Ethical, sustainable, and inclusive practices underpin every aspect of the course.

Study in London, the heart of the UK’s screen industries, with direct access to studios, production companies, and creative networks.
Gain hands-on experience through live briefs, practice-based workshops, and placements that enhance employability and professional readiness.
Explore how emerging technologies – including AI and virtual production – are reshaping storytelling and production.
Build a portfolio of professional-standard projects that position you for a global screen career.
Choose between one- and two-year modes with embedded, credit-bearing work experience on real-world industry projects. Our practice-based approach to learning means you learn vital new skills in professional contexts, enhancing your CV and your employability.
Join an interdisciplinary community of digital creatives studying together in our state-of-the-art facilities at MDX Studios. We have a range of studio spaces including a double-height studio for film production, sound recording, Foley and ADR studios as well as suites for editing and colour grading (DiVinci Resolve). We offer AVID Media Composer and Pro Tools certification. Our motion capture studio utilises a 25-camera OptiTrack motion capture system and a Vanishing Point Viper to enable the creation of industry-level VFX and VP in a sound-proofed green-screen environment.
Our Kit Hub has a vast collection of high-end creative tech to support student projects including professional cameras, sound recording kit and VR headsets. With strong relationships with industry partners, Canon, Sony and AVID, Kit Hub is a vital resource for our creative community to keep up to date with the latest tech.

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Industry-ready production skills

Master the creative and technical processes that bring film and television projects to life.

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London creative hub

Study in the heart of screen production houses and build a professional network.

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Future-focused learning

Engage with digital innovation and developing AI workflows that are shaping the future of the global screen industries.

Placements in film and TV

MDX Studios is a vibrant, industry-connected hub for hands-on learning, research, and innovation - where university meets the real world. We offer a unique environment where students collaborate with external partners to develop cutting-edge skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Through our partnership with Screen London, MA Film Production students have the chance to gain work experience on live sets alongside numerous professional filmmakers including directors, production designers, postproduction specialists, editors, set builders, prop masters and more. You will benefit from exposure to the real world of making film and television and gain direct access to a thriving network of professionals in film production and creative technical fields.

At MDX Studios, you won’t just study - you’ll work. Our MA programmes feature one- and two-year options with embedded, credit-bearing work placements on live industry projects. Placements can be long or short, and if a suitable opportunity is not available with an industry partner, we will create professional settings for you to work on university-led projects. You’ll build your CV while gaining experience in professional contexts, from independent content creation to working on productions in our state-of-the-art facilities.

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Modules

Here is an overview of the modules you will study.

Develop project management, budgeting and entrepreneurial confidence for creative industries.

This module explores narrative construction and visual storytelling across film and television. You’ll analyse and create compelling story worlds for diverse audiences.

You’ll examine the role of AI in contemporary creative practice, learning to integrate emerging technologies ethically and effectively into your production workflow.

Develop core technical skills in camera, lighting, editing or sound design through intensive hands-on workshops.

Learn the creative, interpersonal, and technical skills of directing, from interpreting a script to directing actors and leading a creative team through all stages of production.

Gain insight into budgeting, scheduling, and logistics, and learn industry-standard skills that will prepare you to manage film and television projects efficiently and professionally.

Explore the skills and techniques of documentary filmmaking while developing your own documentary stories and practice.

Develop proficiency in industry-standard editing software to manage complex post-production workflows.

Prepare for your major project by generating original ideas and bringing them to life with scripts, storyboards and animatics, while also upskilling in your specialist role.

Your final project allows you to create a major piece of film or television work that showcases your specialist skills and creative direction.

This course is subject to validation. We will publish a full programme specification here when it is validated.

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Teaching

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.

You’ll learn through workshops, studio sessions, collaborative projects, seminars, and individual tutorials. Practical filmmaking is combined with critical study, ensuring both creative depth and industry relevance.

Guest lectures from film professionals and visits to London studios will enrich your learning experience.

Your timetable will be built around on campus sessions using our professional facilities, with online sessions for some activities where we know being virtual will add value. We’ll use technology to enhance all your learning and give you access to online resources to use in your own time. Project information, recorded presentations, and assessment criteria will be provided through our online module page.

The table below gives you an idea of what learning looks like across a typical week. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

Learning structure	Typical hourly breakdown
Live in-person on campus learning	Contact hours per week, per level:	10 hours
Tutor set learning activities	Average hours per week, per level:	2 hours

Outside of these hours, you’ll be expected to do independent study where you read, listen and reflect on other learning activities. This can include preparation for future classes. In a year, you’ll typically be expected to commit 1,200 hours to your course across all styles of learning. If you are taking a placement, you might have some additional hours.

Definitions of terms

Live in-person on campus learning – This will focus on active and experiential sessions that are both:

Led by your tutors including seminars, lab sessions and demonstrations We'll schedule all of this for you
Student-led by you and other students, like small group work and presentations.

Tutor set learning activities – This covers activities which will be set for you by your tutor, but which you will undertake in your own time. Examples of this include watching online materials, participating in an online discussion forum, completing a virtual laboratory or reading specific texts. You may be doing this by yourself of with your course mates depending on your course and assignments. Outside of these hours, you’ll also be expected to do further independent study where you’ll be expected to learn, prepare, revise and reflect in your own time.

You have a strong support network available to you to make sure you develop all the necessary academic skills you need to do well on your course.

Our support services will be delivered online and on campus and you have access to a range of different resources so you can get the help you need, whether you’re studying at home or have the opportunity to come to campus.

You have access to one to one and group sessions for personal learning and academic support from our library and IT teams, and our network of learning experts. Our teams will also be here to offer financial advice, and personal wellbeing, mental health and disability support.

Assessment is through portfolios, written reflections, collaborative productions, and your final major project. Feedback is continuous and developmental, supporting your creative and professional growth.

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Student support

We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.

Additional needs

We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether Middlesex is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability and Dyslexia team.

Wellness

Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.

Work while you study

Our Middlesex Unitemps branch will help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above. Visit the Middlesex Unitemps page.

Careers

How can the Film Production MA support your career?

Graduates progress into roles across film, television, and digital production as:

Producer
Production Designer
Art Director
Director
Director of Photography
Postproduction Specialist
Production Manager
Locations Manager
Casting Director
Assistant Director
Set Dresser/Props
Camera Assistant
Gaffer
Grip and Sound Assistant
Script Supervisor
Sound Designer
Sound Recordist

The course also supports freelance and entrepreneurial pathways within the global creative industries.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

We normally require a 2:2 degree or above, or equivalent qualification, in film, media, or a related discipline, although other subjects may be valid.

We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Portfolio

If you don’t hold a degree in a relevant field, you’ll need to submit a portfolio as part of your application. This is your chance to show us your creative ability, enthusiasm, and potential to succeed on the course. For more information please see the Portfolio tab.

We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.

Qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

English language

You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

Portfolio review

We’ve put together some simple notes to help you prepare:

Be selective about the work you show while continuing to show a range of skills and ability;
Show mostly recent work that you are most proud of;
Consider how to present your work and the impression the overall look of your portfolio will have on the viewer.

After you have applied, we will send you a link for you to submit your portfolio online via the applicant portal.

We welcome portfolios in any digital format. Please share your work in whatever way best represents your creativity and skills.

If you are having difficulty with the file format, please contact ACIPortfolios@mdx.ac.uk who can help you submit.

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university.

Please visit our postgraduate application page for further information and to apply.

Entry onto this course may require a portfolio review.

Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2026/2027 academic year.

UK students¹

Full-time students: £13,700
Part-time students: £90 per credit
Part-time students: £45 per dissertation credit

If you were to study over two years part-time, you would usually pay £5,400 for the first year of study, and £8,100 in the second.

International students²

Full-time students: £20,100
Part-time students: £134 per credit
Part-time students: £67 per dissertation credit

If you were to study over two years part-time, you would usually pay £8,040 for the first year of study, and £12,060 in the second.

Additional costs

The following course-related costs are included in the fees:

All printing and copying required for your study
Access to sound recording and mixing studios, editing suites, and colour grading suites
Audio-visual equipment available for loan, including digital stills cameras, digital video recorders, digital audio recorders, a large range lighting gear, grip equipment, and specialist microphones.

Financial support

We offer lots of support to help you with fees and living costs. Check out our guide to student life on a budget and find out more about postgraduate funding.

Postgraduate scholarships

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships including:

The Alumni Postgraduate Award – for all UK/EU Middlesex alumni a 20% fee reduction
The Commonwealth Scholarship – full course fees, airfares and a living allowance
The Chevening Scholarship – full course fees
The European Academic Awards – £1000 to £7000 for students showing academic excellence
Regional or International Merit Award –up to £2,000 towards course fees

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Work while you study

If you are not currently working, we can help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above.

Fees disclaimers

UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

North London campus

Our north London campus is just 20 minutes from central London, giving you easy access to everything this vibrant city has to offer. Make the most of incredible professional opportunities, cultural experiences, and more affordable living, all within a supportive and close-knit campus community.

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Next steps

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.

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Why study Film Production MA at Middlesex University?

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Placements in film and TV

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