MA Film (Cinematography)
University of South Wales
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MA - Master of Arts

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Cardiff (Atrium) Campus

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SEP-25

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1 year

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MA - Master of Arts

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Cardiff (Atrium) Campus

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MA Film is a new opportunity to study film at Postgraduate level in Cardiff. The course provides a strong general grounding in the needs of the contemporary British Film and Television industry with opportunities to develop and hone key skills via multiple pathways that lead directly different career opportunities.By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills ...Read more

MA Film is a new opportunity to study film at Postgraduate level in Cardiff. The course provides a strong general grounding in the needs of the contemporary British Film and Television industry with opportunities to develop and hone key skills via multiple pathways that lead directly different career opportunities.

By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.

The MA Film (Cinematography) pathway is designed specifically for students who wish to combine a broader education in the film & TV industry and general film making skills with building their Cinematography portfolio and skills.

Applicants who are unsure as to which pathway they should apply for are encouraged to contact the course team for an informal discussion before making an application. Should you choose to apply for more than one pathway, your portfolio should demonstrate your interest and experience in each individual area and therefore more than one portfolio may be required.

CAREERS

The course features a unique, in-depth work experience module with a local major film and tv industry employer as well as numerous opportunities for paid and unpaid work experience and shadowing with a broad range of screen industries companies.

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56/101
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64th
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95th
What students say
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Tyla
15 Feb 24

University of South Wales is an incredible uni to attend. Student support is also great, however sometimes it feels like accommodation services don't understand how something..Read more

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Temilorun
04 Jan 24

Best: Being able to borrow equipment for my course is incredibly helpful! It allows me to have access to industry level film equipment that i otherwise wouldn’t have been able to..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where prior experience will be taken into account.

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£10,250 per year

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£15,850 per year

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£15,850 per year

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Tyla
15 Feb 24
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University of South Wales is an incredible uni to attend. Student support is also great, however sometimes it feels like accommodation services don't understand how something...
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Temilorun
04 Jan 24
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Best: Being able to borrow equipment for my course is incredibly helpful! It allows me to have access to industry level film equipment that i otherwise wouldn’t have been able to...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) is a progressive and career-oriented university, which provides high-quality tuition and course...

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University of South Wales Pontypridd Cardiff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
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