MA Editing for TV, Film and Digital Media
Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Skilful 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, but 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.
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
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
So, what does a post-production Editing for Film, TV, and Digital Media master’s degree involve? And is it the right choice for you?
In this course, you can expect to gain the practical skills and creative insight needed to master modern media techniques. From editing visual material to pitching ideas to industry experts, you’ll spend your time working on live briefs that will give you a range of transferable skillsets designed to enhance your employability.
Is there an element of post-production that interests you most? If so, you'll have the chance to choose either a dissertation or practice research project designed to demonstrate your advanced knowledge of creative and technical skills in your chosen specialism. This project will showcase your ability to work both independently and as part of a team to produce innovative work within the field of contemporary media practice – all while building a portfolio of work that can be used for employment or further study.
The University of Salford is tremendously proud to have been the premier partner for the Asian Media Awards over the last ten years and is determined to play its part in inspiring the next generation of Asian talent to consider and pursue a career in the creative industries.
Core Modules
- Creative Development Projects
- Media Theory and Practice
- Collaborative Projects
- Advanced Production Practices
Choose one module from:
- Major Project: Dissertation
- Major Project: Practice Research Project
With an ever-growing demand for high-quality television programs, 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) programs on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.
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