Are there diploma or master's degree courses available abroad for one to two years in filmmaking or related fields in UK/France for a Postgraduate?
You can study filmmaking through 1 year master's degrees in the UK such as UAL's MA Film, Bristol's MA Film and Television or Glasgow's MSc Filmmaking, or through 2 year English taught MFA programmes in France at ESRA International Film School or EICAR, both requiring a portfolio and personal statement.
If you want a postgraduate filmmaking course of one to two years, both the UK and France offer strong programmes taught entirely in English, so you do not need to already speak French to apply. Your choice mostly comes down to programme length and specialization options.
Filmmaking Postgraduate Options by Country
| Country | Institution and Course | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UK | University of the Arts London, MA Film | 1 year 3 months |
| UK | University of Bristol, MA Film and Television | 1 year full time |
| France | ESRA International Film School, MFA Filmmaking | 2 years |
| France | EICAR, MFA in Filmmaking | 2 years |
What You Need Before You Apply
Most practical postgraduate filmmaking courses require a digital portfolio such as short films, reels or storyboards, along with a personal statement outlining your intended creative specialism, and both countries offer student visa sponsorship for a 1 or 2 year master's, including the UK Graduate Route post-study work scheme.
My Advice
Decide whether you want a shorter 1 year UK master's with a broader UK industry network, or a 2 year French MFA with deeper technical and directing training, and start building your portfolio early since it carries real weight in these applications.
Looking for a specific course in France?
We will find the universities that offer it, and whether you will get in.
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