This course aims to produce job ready graduates who have the ambition and drive to develop a long term career in editing and post production or pursue research in this field. This course provides the flexibility to study alongside your career
Whilst on the course, you will develop storytelling and research skills and acquire essential skills in editing, colour grading and visual effects on industry standard platforms such as AVID Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve/Fusion.
Classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays to enable those already in work to attend.
We have strong industry links. Our graduates are currently working at some of the major post production houses like ENVY, Clear Cut Pictures, Halo, Molinare, Evolutions, or on one of the many freelance post production roles on Hight End Television for Sky, BBC, Netflix.
Our school is a full member of CILECT, the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), a global organisation of top-tier film schools.
"Since starting the course, I've gaining Accredited Certification in AVID and DaVinci Resolve, but also I have expanded my knowledge and vocabulary in the area of scriptwriting and storytelling. These skills have been instrumental in giving me the confidence to progress from working primarily in short form news editing to working on long form television documentary." Peter Tottle MA EPP graduate and professional editor.
"Doing this MA plugs you into the real world and offers a host of networking opportunities. It really opens doors—which is exactly what I expected from the course, in addition to the technical and creative training." Caroline Chu MA EPP graduate and filmmaker.
ModePart-time | Duration2 years | Start dateSeptember | Application code4932 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
ModeFull-time | Duration1 year | Start dateSeptember | Application code4933 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.
Applicants are expected to have some basic practical experience of editing and post production and are required to supply a link to online samples of their film and video work when applying.
Applicants are expected to have some basic practical experience of editing and post production and are required to supply a link to online samples of their film and video work when applying.
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If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
£11000
Tuition fees for home students
£16000
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
UK fee: £4888.89 | International fee: £7111.11 |
AOS/LSBU code: 4932 | Session code: 1PS00 |
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
UK: £11000 |
International: £16000 |
UK fee: £6111.11 | International fee: £8888.89 |
AOS/LSBU code: 4932 | Session code: 2PS00 |
Total course fee:
* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
UK: £11000 |
International: £16000 |
UK fee: £11000 | International fee: £16000 |
AOS/LSBU code: 4933 | Session code: 1FS00 |
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode Part-time | Duration 2 years | Start date September | Application code 4932 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Mode Full-time | Duration 1 year | Start date September | Application code 4933 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment takes place before you start your course. On completing the process, new students formally join the University. Enrolment consists of two stages: online, and your face-to-face enrolment meeting. The online process is an online data gathering exercise that you will complete yourself, then you will be invited to your face-to-face enrolment meeting.
In September, applicants who have accepted an unconditional offer to study at LSBU will be sent details of induction, which is when they are welcomed to the University and their School. Induction helps you get the best out of your university experience, and makes sure you have all the tools to succeed in your studies.
Read more about Enrolment and Induction.
Modules are taken in one year for full time study and over two years for part time study. They cover an array of topics, including the art of editing, visual effects and colour grading.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
We aim to produce graduates with the know-how, skills and insight required to embark on long lasting careers in the post production sector, creative industries, as well as research and education.
Activities throughout the course are designed to develop essential technical and soft skills.
These are complemented with the development of a critical and analytical mindset to promote continuing career progression after graduation.
You'll be taught by experienced lecturers and visiting tutors, who combine their teaching with work in the EPP industry and visual research.
The curriculum is delivered through lectures, practical exercises and masterclasses and is supplemented with online self-directed training, provided by our partners such as AVID and Blackmagic Design.
Individual and group tutorials support our students in every module and we use Moodle as our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
During the course students may also have the opportunity to join the London South Bank Collective a student-run professional creative agency based on the University campus.
Students have access to facilities such as editing suites, Mac laboratories, as well as free personal license for relevant software. We require students to purchase a good quality 1TB drive before commencing the course. A computer with minimum 16GB Ram and appropriate graphics card is always recommended for anyone wishing to pursue a career in post production.
As an Arts and Creative Industries student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU. The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University.Your tutor should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.Your tutor will keep in touch with you throughout your course and you can contact your tutor for additional meetings or support by email.