PostgraduatePart-time

MA Documentary | Part-time

Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Business Studies
Location
United Kingdom

Overview

This dynamic and practical Documentary MA from LJMU will develop your creative storytelling and multi-media production skills. Explore documentary making via a variety of platforms and media Develop skills in entrepreneurship and internationalisation Work with award-winning documentary makers and experienced journalists Undertake a placement with a professional media company Attend the UK's premier documentary festival, Sheffield DockFest Access to industry-standard technology and equipment Develop the core skills required to become a successful documentary maker on this new Masters course. Through the exploration of practical camerawork skills, including sound recording, editing and interviewing, you will gain confidence in your craft, while the journalism modules will develop your skills in storytelling, interviewing and journalistic principles. You will also study and understand the laws which impact responsible journalism, including the latest media law and ethics. Recently, a group of MA Documentary students accompanied Prof Serge Wich and MSc Wildlife Conservation and Drone Applications students for a trip of a lifetime, to use their expertise to document a wildlife conversation trip to the jungles of Tanzania. Prof Wich has dedicated his career to tracking animals in the region, including how to collect data on animal behaviour and the density of animals, mapping threats to various species, and mastering complex drone data collection skills. Watch a short promotional film produced by the MA Documentary students below. The degree is taught by two departments within the School: Media Production and Journalism. The collaborative nature of the degree means you will receive the best learning support, access to the latest techniques, academic research and opportunities to engage with key external partners including the BBC, ITV; Northern Lights Partnership; Nine Lives Media; Blakeway North; Lime Pictures; and the BAFTA award-winning companies Hurricane Films and LA Productions. "I really enjoyed the MA Documentary, and am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to further develop the technical and storytelling skills learnt on the course. Using immersive technologies, my PhD will design and develop a toolkit aimed at reducing the risk of suicide attempts. Ever since the day I joined the University, LJMU has provided the platform for a very strong guidance system. Where students have the will, the tutors here make the way." -Salma Shalaby, student, awarded an LJMU VC Scholarship to study at PhD level Read more

Entry requirements

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections Undergraduate degree a minimum 2:2 degree Alternative qualifications considered Although most applicants will be graduates, those without a degree and other non-standard applications will be considered. The Programme Leader will consider such applications on the basis of experience Additional requirements Interview required You will not be interviewed (unless the Programme Leader deems it necessary) Further information Extra Requirements to demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to practical filmmaking (non-media graduates) to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme RPL RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information Extra Requirements to demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to practical filmmaking (non-media graduates) to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme RPL RPL is accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. When you submit your completed LJMU online application form, you will also need to submit your academic transcript or equivalent and an academic reference.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information Extra Requirements to demonstrate a genuine int

Fees

UK students: £62 per credit

UK/Home: £62 per credit

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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