The MA Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media at the University of Salford is your gateway into the dynamic world of fictional content creation, a field constantly evolving with new platforms and audience engagement. This postgraduate course is designed for aspiring storytellers and industry professionals eager to understand and shape the future of drama. You will explore the essential elements of creative development, media theory, and practice, gaining critical insights into the commissioning and production processes. If you are passionate about visual storytelling and seek to carve out your niche in television, film, or digital media, this master’s degree provides the ideal environment to develop your unique voice and professional capabilities.
This full-time, on-campus master’s degree, studied over one year, immerses you in practical drama production through core modules like Creative Development Projects and Advanced Production Practices. You will collaborate on significant projects, including a Major Project: Practice Research Project or Dissertation, working alongside industry professionals from ITV, BBC, and Netflix. This hands-on approach, combined with expert guidance from working directors and filmmakers, ensures you develop key techniques for the fiction form. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and a strong network, prepared for careers in directing, producing, or writing for major broadcasters and independent production companies worldwide.