

How to put together a personal statement for your course
Please note:
The application form for the Master’s includes a Personal Statement, where you should briefly describe the project idea you wish to work on.
This course develops skills in one or across the following narrative media: film, TV, radio/audio, new media/ web, print.
As there are many creative avenues you can take on this project-based degree, we don’t prescribe an ‘ideal’ portfolio. We expect applicants to come from many backgrounds. Indeed, we consider that is a strength of the course.
To guide you, your application portfolio should showcase your extensive experiences in film, TV, and new media. Some portfolio work examples could be:
- Documentary film
- Fiction film
- TV production (documentary, magazine programs, multi-camera drama)
- Websites (particularly non-linear (hypertext) stories)
- Audio projects
- Still photography
- Scripts (either fiction or non-fiction)
- Storyboards
- Treatments
- Filmed Adverts
- Supporting production files explaining your creative approach/activity, and your working methods
You may also include written research papers, such as an undergraduate dissertation.

Once you've applied for your postgraduate course, there's still lots you can do while you wait for a decision on your application.
Any questions? Contact the University Admissions Centre.
Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 5566