Film and Television Production with Directing

University of York
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year English literature and creative writingFilm studiesPhotography

About this course

Explore directing for single-camera film and television productions. Develop your storytelling for screen with our practical, collaborative and theoretical course.

From identifying and developing story ideas, to analysing and visualising scripts, from working with actors and crew, through to the latest postproduction methods, you'll learn all aspects of directing both fiction and non-fiction projects. You'll collaborate with others to produce professional work and bring your stories to life.

We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals. You’ll use industry-standard facilities in a creative and supportive environment.

You'll develop essential expertise and will be equipped to pursue a career in film and television. Our graduates have gone on to roles in British and European film industries, and in film, TV and commercial production in China, Latin America and the Middle East.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3412 Authors, writers and translators
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
English literature and creative writing, Film studies, Photography