Why study MA Directing for Film and Television at AV?

  • Learn from media professionals who have expertise and experience of working in theindustry

  • Collaboratewith the producing, scriptwriting, cinematography, sound and editing students tocreate a showcase of your skills as a visual, creative storyteller

  • Benefit from regular guest speakers. Previousvisitors include Hollywood Screenwriter, Misan Sagay; Ian Bignell and Katie Mccullough, of Festival Formula; Jutsin Edgar, Film Director; and Screenwriter Peter Fellows
  • This intense course allows you to understand and manage the entire creative production process, fromplanning and pre-visualisation, through to working on location andoverseeing creative post-productionwork
  • Use your final production project to showcasetheskills you've developed to mastermind your own collaboration and use it as your calling card toindustry
  • Take advantage of opportunities withRedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media and Communication.

Postgraduate Media Production degrees at AV

Graduate with an accredited degree

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry.

Within the Department of Media Production, we have close ties with various industry professionals and organisations, ensuring our courses are always up to date and teach you the most relevant skills and techniques. Find out more.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

AV, Talbot Campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Accreditations:

International Moving Image Society (IMIS)

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.For more information check out ourfull entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5with a minimum of 6.0inwriting, speaking, listening and reading.For more information check out ourfull entry requirements.