Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) MA

Normally a minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree in a social science, arts, humanities or science discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Academically weaker applications will also be considered provided that they are supported by experience in visual arts or film making.

Applicants with prior technical knowledge of film making are asked to send a video portfolio of up to 20 minutes duration (use of a Vimeo link is recommended). Applicants without a video portfolio are asked to complete a photo essay. Please see our guidelines on how to make a visual essay.

How to submit your portfolio

Submit your portfolio/ photo essay by including a link to an external site of your choice in the application (e.g. in the personal statement).

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

This unique MA programme is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you receive the highest-quality practice-based learning. You have your own camera equipment throughout and we provide editing facilities. Students are taught in small studios - either 'Ethnographic and Documentary Film' Studios, or in one 'Documentary Fiction' Studio which explores the boundaries of fiction and non-fiction, bringing elements of performance into documentary filmmaking.