Producing Film and Television MA

Producing Film and Television (MA)

From start to finish producers are the driving force behind the film and television industry. They generate new projects and ideas, secure finance, manage production and strategically market the result. The producer’s role has been transformed by the advent of globalisation, digital technology and the multi-channel environment. Now more than ever, the entertainment industries need creative leadership.

Our Masters offers aspiring producers the opportunity to acquire the creative and entrepreneurial skills required to enter the rapidly changing universe of film and television. You will learn to create script ideas, work with writers and directors, manage a production thoroughly and market across platforms, we'll teach you how to navigate the financial and legal aspects of the industry, too.

The course is taught from our creative hub at our London location in Senate House, Russell Square. Our proximity to the media industry means that we can draw upon professionals for outstanding master classes, industry panels and careers events. Students are encouraged to attend The London Film Festival, MIPCOM, Berlin, and Cannes international festivals. You will also try out interning at a production company or work on the crew of a professional production.

You will be taught by top production talent and practice what you learn by making Films and TV programmes. Linda James leads the course teaching team, working alongside Sheryl Crown and David Thompson. Between them, they have produced BAFTA award-winning dramas, and have been nominated for and won BAFTAs, Oscars, Golden Globes and Emmys in their own right. You can find out more about the teaching staff and their expertise in the 'Teaching and Assessment' section below.

The course is also supported by many visiting industry professionals that have included: Charlie Pattinson, Gaby Tana, William Nicholson, William Boyd, Cameron McCracken, Tracey Scoffield and many others. (For further information, see 'Teaching and Assessment below').

Through master classes, industry internships and alumni partnerships, students are provided with opportunities to network with international talent and expertise, as well as building links with current Royal Holloway students and academic partners.

Bachelor degree with 70%, 3.0 out of 5.0 or 2.8 out of 4.0 overall.

English language requirements

MA Producing Film and Television requires:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 6.5. Speaking 6.5 No other subscore lower than 5.5.
• Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 61. Speaking 61. No other subscore lower than 51.
• Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 22 Writing 22.
• Duolingo: 120 overall, 125 in literacy, conversation, and production. No subscore below 100.