Editing TV, Film and Digital Media

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,520 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Editing TV, Film and Digital Media

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Skillful editing is at the core of any successful television production, but with this master’s in Editing for TV, Film and Digital Media, you’ll be gaining much more than the ability to effectively edit visual material. If you’re looking for the opportunity to develop your narrative, technical and collaborative skills in the context of television production, this is the course for you.

As part of this editing master’s degree, you’ll work collaboratively with your fellow students to gain the practical experience needed to launch a professional career in the media industry. Through a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials, you’ll gain hands-on experience in pitching your ideas to both academic staff and industry practitioners, developing your creative and critical skills through applied theory and practical work.

And what better place to study? Not only will you have access to state-of-the-art facilities on campus, you’ll also be close to a whole host of reputable media organisations across the cities of Salford and Greater Manchester. What’s more, you’ll be learning from academic staff who are leaders in their field, as well as industry experts with a wealth of real-world experience.

Find out more by signing up to an upcoming Open Day.

International applicants: Please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application dates.

You will:

Have access to our industry-standard TV production facilities as part of our MediaCity campus
Develop your post-production skills to a professional standard
Apply your knowledge to live briefs and industry placements
Graduate with a strong portfolio of work

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

This is for you if...

You want to build on your knowledge of post-production in the context of television, film or digital media

You want to launch a professional career in the media industry

You want to build a strong portfolio of work that can be used to enhance your employability

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

Are you passionate about producing high-quality programmes for television audiences? Are you hoping to develop your technical and creative skills to a professional standard, with the freedom to experiment in state-of-the-art facilities? Do you see yourself launching a career as a TV media professional?

If so, weâd like to hear from you. Weâre looking for committed media graduates who are eager to take their abilities to the next level. Youâll need some experience of post-production, whether itâs in the professional field or through undergraduate study.

In addition, you should have some understanding of the world of television and how it relates to post-production. Ideally, youâll want to explore this further in the form of producing short films and nurturing your editing skills.

The application process

To apply for this course you will need to prepare a personal statement of 500 words maximum. Weâll want to understand:

What motivates you and what current experiences do you have in terms of film and media creation; whether thatâs scriptwriting, filming cameras, and editing for example?
How have you been involved and what did you do?
Are you a creative thinker and how do you develop ideas?
Do you have any knowledge of the film production industry or film sector; are there any projects that inspire you?
Why do you want to work in the film and TV sector?
Why is this degree at the University of Salford the right choice for your future goals?

For some applicants, youâll be asked to provide us with:

Portfolio

A show reel (in QuickTime format) and portfolio of work to be made available via website or via web transfer
A portfolio can consist of ideally any video editing examples, but if you do not have editing experience, then examples of any creative work - any form of filmmaking, photography, graphic design, drawing etc
If you donât have anything you could edit a short video (2-4 mins) with footage shot on a phone or downloaded from the internet

Once youâve made your application to study with us, weâll contact you and let you know the next steps

Standard entry requirements

To join this MA you should have a second class honours degree, 2:2 or above, with an appropriate amount of media production, technology and design experience.

International Students

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

With an ever-growing demand for high-quality television programmes, along with the growing popularity of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, there’s never been a more exciting time to study post-production for TV.

Graduating with technical and creative skills in video editing, sound editing, animation and visual effects, our previous students have secured professional roles across a variety of media environments. Working for a range of reputable companies, including 360 Media, GranadaDock10, Flix Facilities, the Farm Group Manchester and the BBC Natural History unit, our recent graduates have launched successful careers in editing, camerawork, VFX, sound engineering and teaching.

FURTHER STUDY

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further academic research path through our doctoral (PhD) programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

Career Links

Industry collaboration is at the heart of your learning at Salford. Thanks to a longstanding partnership with Soundsnap, you will have free access to sound effects resources during your studies.

To develop your skills and employability, there are opportunities on our media production courses to work on live briefs and gain valuable work experience. Previous students have worked with:

CBBC
Framestore
BBC Writersroom
BBC Natural History Unit
Nine Lives Media production company
Dock10 Post Production Facility House
BBC Fast Train, BBC Academy, BBC Red Nose Day and BBC Turn Up the Talent
Sheffield Documentary Festival, Salford Media Festival, One World Media Festival
The following prominent speakers have delivered guest lectures:
Joe Godwin (Director of BBC Childrens)
Steve Hewlett (Media commentator / Guardian Columnist)
Tony Palmer (Documentary filmmaker)
Jackie Priddle (Aardman Animation Producer)
BBC Stepping Out and Audience Research Team