Direct answer
The official page for the MA Filmmaking (Directing Fiction) pathway at Goldsmiths, University of London for the 2026/27 academic year sets out the entry requirements, application process, and fees. The programme is a one-year full-time MA, with an option to upgrade to a two-year MFA. The page confirms the entry criteria, English language requirements, and the materials you must submit, but it does not provide a separate set of requirements specifically for Chinese applicants beyond the general international qualifications framework.
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to be awarded, an undergraduate degree of at least 2:2 standard in a relevant or related subject. The official page also states that you might be considered if you are not a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, provided you have relevant experience and can show you can work at postgraduate level. A level of practical experience from work in the arts or the media is also expected.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5. The page also accepts an equivalent English language qualification. The official evidence notes that you need this IELTS score at the point of application if you are from a non-majority English-speaking country.
International qualifications
The page states that Goldsmiths accepts a wide range of international qualifications and directs you to find out more about the qualifications accepted from around the world. No specific entry requirements for Chinese applicants are listed on this programme page.
How to apply
You apply directly to Goldsmiths using the online application system. Before submitting your application, you need to have details of your academic qualifications, the email address of your referee or a copy of your academic reference, copies of your educational transcripts or certificates, and a personal statement. Your personal statement must answer specific questions about your passion for filmmaking, your dreams and aspirations, and how your engagement with visual media has developed. You also need to provide examples of your recent work in a related field, preferably via a web link to your online portfolio, uploaded under ‘additional’ in the online application. The maximum file size you can upload is 20MB. You must also download and complete a Directing fiction checklist and a PechaKucha form following the instructions.
Selection process and timing
Applications are accepted from October for a September start the following year. They are considered on a rolling basis from February onwards and are only considered when complete. The page strongly advises you to submit your completed application as early as possible. Assessment of MA Filmmaking applications can take several months as there are a limited number of places on the programme. The page asks all applicants to wait to be contacted by the Admissions Team regarding their application. Admission is often by interview, unless you live outside the UK, though occasionally an offer is made on the basis of the application and qualifications alone. The pathway tends to be heavily subscribed, so you are encouraged to apply for more than one pathway to increase your chances of being offered a place.
Fees
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the annual tuition fee for international students is £32,000 for full-time study. The home full-time fee is £17,000. The page notes that it is not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa.
Programme structure
On the MA, you take the compulsory modules Directing: Specialist Skills (60 credits) and Final Project (60 credits). You also choose optional modules to the value of 60 credits from a list that includes Strategies of World Cinema, Archaeology of the Moving Image, Producing & Legal Fundamentals, Storytelling Strategies, Feminist Practices, Immersive and Generative Arts, and others. The MFA pathway requires the same Year 1 modules, followed by a Year 2 MFA Independent Practice module worth 180 credits.
What the official page does not confirm
The official page does not provide a specific grade conversion or entry criteria for Chinese qualifications. It refers you to a general international qualifications page. The page also does not state a China-specific application percentage, nor does it make any guaranteed offer statements.
FAQ
What is the minimum undergraduate degree classification required?
You should have an undergraduate degree of at least 2:2 standard in a relevant or related subject, according to the official entry requirements.
Can I apply if my degree is in an unrelated field?
Yes, the page states you might be considered if your degree is in an unrelated field but you have relevant experience and can show you can work at postgraduate level.
What IELTS score do I need?
You need an IELTS score of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5, or an equivalent English language qualification.
What materials must I submit with my application?
You need to submit details of your academic qualifications, a referee email or academic reference, educational transcripts or certificates, a personal statement answering the specified questions, examples of recent work via a web link, a completed Directing fiction checklist, and a completed PechaKucha form.
When should I apply?
Applications are accepted from October for a September start. They are considered on a rolling basis from February onwards, and you are strongly advised to apply as early as possible.
Is there an interview as part of the selection process?
Admission to many programmes is by interview, unless you live outside the UK. Occasionally, an offer is made on the basis of the application and qualifications alone.
Further reading
Official sources
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MA Filmmaking (Directing Fiction) at Goldsmiths, University of London
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Royal Holloway, University of London 2026 guide
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University of Glasgow 2026 guide
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Agency services during the study abroad process 2026