The MA Film Directing is one of the most long-established and respected postgraduate courses in film practice in the UK. The programme takes a practice-based, collaborative approach to studying for an award in Film Directing, focused on documentary, that integrates practical filmmaking with analysis of contemporary practice.

When studying with us, you will make a creative documentary or non-fiction film that defies genre definition and pushes the boundaries of narrative, using limitations in a creative way.

You will develop your skills through group seminars, technical workshops and tutorials.

You will work in an integrated framework that helps you question the form of your film and enables you to find the right language for your storytelling.

We encourage ways of working that foster the exchange of ideas, with inspiration from international filmmaking practice through support from our core team of documentary practitioners and visiting industry professionals.

Our tutors are top professionals currently working in the industry as:

• directors
• producers
• editors
• sound designers
• cinematographers
• sound recordists

Our experience in the industry encourages us to adapt our use of technologies to the current situation, using best industry practice and safe guidelines for filming.

To find out more about this course, visit our Degree Finder: Film Directing.

Graduate films do well internationally, regularly winning BAFTAs, Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards and awards at international festivals. Our students and graduates have also received an Oscar nomination and an Oscar shortlist.

Our students go on to a wide range of roles, including:

• producer
• director
• writer
• production or location manager
• researcher
• editor
• assistant director
• cinematographer
• journalist

Graduates have found work directing for the BBC and making work internationally for top broadcasters and film funds.

Related fields include:

• advertising
• community films
• academia
• film development agencies

More information on alumni successes are on our Film Directing Instagram

If you'd like to study on a postgraduate programme at Edinburgh College of Art, you must apply through EUCLID, our online application system. You can find out how to do this on the University of Edinburgh website, where you'll also be able to:

• see detailed entrance requirements for each programme on the Degree Finder
• get information on what to expect after you apply
• find out about study modes, start dates and fees
• find out if, and how, you need to submit a portfolio, showreel or research proposal
• find out where to go for further advice and guidance.

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