Course Overview

Do you see yourself staging shots of wildlife species in their natural habitats? Or perhaps you want to shed light on the pressing environmental issues affecting the natural world? Wherever your filmmaking interests lie, this MA Wildlife Documentary Production degree will give you the research, scriptwriting and technical skills you need to take the first step in your professional career.

Designed to give you the hands-on experience you’ll need to establish yourself as a skilled filmmaker, this wildlife documentary master’s degree will provide you with the opportunity to attend fascinating masterclasses given by expert practitioners with links to the television industry. So, alongside your lectures, seminars and field trips, you’ll also have access to advice from people with firsthand experience of the industry.

What’s more, as a postgraduate student studying at Salford, you’ll be able to make the most of the creative opportunities this exciting city has to offer. From the top of the range studio facilities and equipment on campus to the variety of reputable TV production and media companies across Greater Manchester, you’ll be joining a vibrant community of like-minded creatives with a wealth of experience.

You will:

• Gain the tools and training you need to take the first step in your professional wildlife documentary filmmaking career

• Learn from experts in the field through a variety of masterclasses

• Develop a strong portfolio of work evidencing your ability to produce polished and informative wildlife documentaries

General Eligibility

To join this MA you should have a relevant second class honours degree, 2:2 or above.

For the MA programmes in Media Production you will be required to submit a project proposal related to your chosen specialist field, to support your application. A brief written synopsis (max. 500 words) of your ideas would also be required. Please note that this would be for discussion purposes at the interview only.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• An IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.