International Film Business

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a subject that includes any coverage of any of these courses: Film Studies, Drama, Business studies, Media and Communication or other creative or business disciplines.

Applicants may also be asked to submit a personal statement clearly indicating their motivation for studying this programme, and long-term career goals within the international film business market. However, this is not mandatory for your initial application. You are welcome to include a personal statement if you wish.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

For emerging film professionals and scholars, this MA offers a rigorous exploration of the global film industry's structures, equipping students with critical insights and practical skills in production, finance, and distribution to navigate and lead within the evolving cinematic landscape.

• Delivered in partnership with London Film School, you will be taught by leading academics, industry practitioners, specialist tutors and guest industry tutors. In addition, you’ll attend a range of masterclasses from renowned industry practitioners taking you through real world case studies.
• Learn about the independent film industry of the 21st century: its history, structure, innovations and challenges. You will also learn to practise and apply commercial creativity informed by the international marketplace.
• Become equipped with the business, production, financial, sales, marketing, exhibition and distribution knowledge for a successful career in the international film business.
• Our students come to study from across the world: you will be part of a truly international cohort, enriching your learning and broadening your future network. You will also have access to our thriving alumni community for advice, contacts and networking opportunities.
• You will have the opportunity to intern as a volunteer on live campaigns for eXeFilm – the only film distribution label run by an international higher education institute.
• Experience studying and living in two exciting and very different cities: Exeter is the UNESCO city of literature – a vibrant cathedral city in the heart of the dramatic and beautiful Devon countryside, London is a global cultural hub and the heart of a thriving film industry.
• Extra-curricular opportunities to forge industry contacts, internships and shoot your own productions.
• You’ll attend two field trips – one based in Devon, themed around alternate theatrical exhibition in Term One, and attend an international film market and festival in Term Two.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.