MA Wildlife Documentary Production

Do you see yourself staging shots of wildlife species in their natural habitats? Or perhaps you want to shed light on the pressing environmental issues affecting the natural world? Wherever your filmmaking interests lie, this MA in Wildlife Documentary Production degree will give you the research, scriptwriting and technical skills you need to take the first step in your professional career.

Designed to give you the hands-on experience you’ll need to establish yourself as a skilled filmmaker, this wildlife documentary master’s degree will provide you with the opportunity to attend fascinating masterclasses given by expert practitioners with links to the television industry. So, alongside your lectures, seminars and field trips, you’ll also have access to advise from people with firsthand experience of the industry.

What’s more, as a postgraduate student studying at Salford, you’ll be able to make the most of the creative opportunities this exciting city has to offer. From the top of the range studio facilities and equipment on campus to the variety of reputable TV production and media companies across Greater Manchester, you’ll be joining a vibrant community of like-minded creatives with a wealth of experience.

You will:

• Gain the tools and training you need to take the first step in your professional wildlife documentary filmmaking career
• Learn from experts in the field through a variety of masterclasses
• Develop a strong portfolio of work evidencing your ability to produce polished and informative wildlife documentaries

The University of Salford’s industry-relevant courses gives students the real-world skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Through forming strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, the University of Salford works with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges.

Students can choose from a variety of subjects including business management, law, science, engineering, built environment, computing, nursing, physiotherapy, media, the arts, creative technology and more.

Teaching is supplemented with work placements, internships, live projects or field trips so students can put their learning into practice.

A campus-based university, Salford boasts an exciting location, just minutes away from Manchester city centre, which is known for its vibrant cultural arts scene, international food and world-class sports.

The campuses provide students with an outstanding learning experience and the chance to use industry-standard facilities to reflect the workplace. The main campus features the beautiful Peel Park where students can relax in between lectures or walk next to the river.

The University of Salford also has a high-tech campus at MediaCity next to the BBC and ITV and amongst over 200 digital and media companies.

Attractive scholarships are offered to support international students with paying fees, as well as options for paying fees across 5 or 7 monthly instalments.

The University of Salford currently has over 4,000 international students who make up part of the total student body of 23,000. The community is very friendly and multicultural, and everyone is welcome no matter their background, religion, or beliefs.

The University of Salford also offers specialist careers support for international students which can be accessed free of charge and for a lifetime. The support includes how to find a job, interview and CV techniques, guidance on workplace etiquette in the UK, and advice about visas.