Master of Arts in Documentary Film
Tallinn, Estonia
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,300 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The updated dates for the 2025/2026 academic year will be released at the end of the calendar year.
Key Summary
The Documentary Film study programme focuses on the art and practice of creative documentary filmmaking. Throughout their studies, students gain knowledge in directing and producing different types of documentary films, as well as in the fundamentals of film language and storytelling. Even though the study groups are small then at Tallinn University, the programme is delivered in a multicultural environment together with lecturers and fellow students from various countries. Students have daily access to modern facilities equipped for TV, film, and editing work. During their studies, students will produce three short films and a master’s film project.
Who are we looking for?
We are searching for intellectually active, creative, socially and culturally interested people who have previous study or work experience in the fields of film, media or art.
Course Outline
Studies take place three full days per week and at other times when necessary.
The program has a thematic overlap with the School of Humanities' Visual Anthropology specialization, which gives the students knowledge about cultural anthropology and the methodology of fieldwork.
During the studies, the students will produce three short films and a master's production.
Master-level studies give you the necessary knowledge and skills to find work as a professional documentary filmmaker. Those who wish can continue their studies in Ph.D. studies.