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Master of Science in Digital Documentary

Royal Holloway,University of London Royal Holloway,University of London , UK

Intake Sep 2023

work permit PG Work Permit

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GBP 18800

Tuition Fee (GBP)

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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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60%

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Program Overview

Documentary stories are being told in cinemas, on TV, in galleries, on tablets and on mobile phones. Whether you want to make a non-fiction feature film, podcast, or 360° project, there are boundless ways to bring your documentary idea to life. Creative technologies are constantly evolving, exposing new content to fresh audiences. At Royal Holloway we nurture a talented new generation of creative and innovative non-fiction directors, producers, cinematographers, editors and commissioners.

Whether your aim is to make a high-end feature documentary or a no budget short, this is your opportunity to receive expert advice from industry leaders who will help you shape your story and find your audience and platform. Key Skills you will learn:

  • How to develop documentary stories which are truly multi genre and multi platform.
  • How to innovate and experiment
  • Edit technique and shaping your story
  • Strategies for finding your vision and audience
  • Advanced technical skills in camera and editing for film and 360
  • Sound recording for podcasts
  • An introduction to VR
  • New contacts and ideas for raising finance
  • Pitching your idea to commissioning editors
  • Different funding routes, from traditional broadcast to DIY options
  • Advice on distribution, marketing and networking
  • Knowledge and understanding of a new world of exciting non-fiction content.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Work Permit work permit PGWP

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score With no band less than 5.5
    61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    18800

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    12000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships

    We award our scholarships competitively, usually based on your academic achievements, as well as your scholarship statement. We also offer a number of scholarships aimed specifically at groups currently underrepresented in higher education. You can apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for.

    • Rising Stars Scholarship
    • Sanctuary Scholarship
    • The Gentian Scholarship for Access
    • International Future Leaders Scholarship
    • Elaine Etherton Scholarship
    • Santander Widening Access Scholarship
    • Reed Innovation Scholarship
    • Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
    • Barbara Raw English Scholarship for Black UK students
    • Donald Davies Computer Science Scholarship
    • EU Fee Reduction Scholarship
    • Music scholarships
    • Sports scholarships
    • The Geospatial Scholarship Fund (external funding)
    • UKNEST Science & Engineering Scholarship (external funding)

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