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    Creative Documentary by Practice MFA

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    London, GBMFAIn-person21 months
    £78,400.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    33%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    £90.00
    App fee

    Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL is a 21-month, in-person MFA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £78,400.

    About the program

    21-month practice-based programme where students create three short films in the first year and a graduation film in the second year, drawing on anthropological thought to develop non-fiction filmmaking as creative research practice.

    Focus: both
    9 (QS World University Rankings 2026)

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $17,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL is £78,400.
    Is Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL online or in-person?
    Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL take to complete?
    Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL is structured around 21 months.
    What GPA is required for Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a pass at a non practice based Masters
    How competitive is Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL?
    Creative Documentary by Practice MFA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 33%.