MSc Factual Television

This course is focussed on supporting you to grow your experience, skills and network of contacts in the industry, in preparation for launching your career. Your tutors will support you in finding an industry placement and/or mentor from the industry during the spring and summer semesters. Our students have secured placements with BBC Scotland, STV, Channel 4, Tern Television, Firecrest Films, Lion Television, and many more. 

If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

Our students learn practical skills using industry-standard kit – broadcast quality cameras and edit software including Avid and Premiere Pro.

University of Stirling Communication, Cultural and Media Studies research was ranked first in Scotland for research impact in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), with 70% of our research classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'. The  (SMRI) enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its work, regularly attracting a diverse array of international visitors. The SMRI has a purpose-built research facility for the use of its members. Current research is focused on:

• Cultural Creativity
• Film and Television
• Journalism
• Media and Communications Policy
• Public Relations
• Sport Media
• Digital Media
• Media Archives and Cultural Memory

If you have the talent, ability and drive to study with us, we want to make sure you make the most of the opportunity – regardless of your financial circumstances.

Learn more about available funding opportunities or use our scholarship finder to explore our range of scholarships.

If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

European Union and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

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We aim to be as flexible as possible, and offer a wide range of payment methods - including the option to pay fees by instalments. Learn more about how to pay

‘This Masters builds on Stirling’s excellent track record in preparing students for a successful career within broadcasting and the media. Intelligently designed and with very strong links to the industry, the course is unique in giving proper emphasis to both development and production.

I have been delighted with the quality of Stirling students that I’ve met to date and how well they understand the creative challenges of the TV industry.’

Mark Roberts, Creative Director

Employability is at the heart of everything we do; our focus is on building the practical skills and personal qualities our graduates need to succeed in broadcast. Regular input from industry professionals, projects based on real industry briefs and support building your network of contacts make this course invaluable to anyone hoping to build a career in factual content.

In recent years, our students have had masterclasses, workshops, placements and pitching sessions with professionals from BBC Scotland, Raise the Roof Productions, Firecrest Films, Tern Television, BBC Three, Lion Television, STV and more. We also work with many freelance industry professionals.