MetFilm School's London base is inside Ealing Studios in west London, often described as the oldest continuously working film studio in the world. Students start making films in their first weeks, using the school's kit and spaces on the lot. There's a practical filmmaking BA, and a long list of one-year MAs in directing, producing, screenwriting and cinematography.
Ealing, London, United Kingdom
Official website: metfilmschool.ac.uk
Ealing Studios, west London
Specialist film school
Practical, production-based courses
£18,000 – £24,000
International students, BA and MA programmes
£15,000 – £19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on metfilmschool.ac.uk before you apply.
BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
MA Directing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
MA Screenwriting
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
MA Producing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
MA Cinematography
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Classes on a working film studio lot.
Students crew on each other's films from the start.
One-year MAs across the main film crafts.
Graduates work as directors, producers, editors and crew in UK film, TV and advertising.
London production companies and post houses take on runners and assistants.
Eligible graduates can apply for the UK Graduate visa to stay and build credits.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Selected MAs
Ealing Studios faces Ealing Green, a few minutes' walk from Ealing Broadway, where the Elizabeth line and Central line run into central London.
Ealing feels like a leafy suburb with pubs and parks, but rents are London rents. Many students share houses in Ealing, Acton or Hanwell.
CAS from MetFilm School
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
MetFilm accepts applications on a rolling basis, and popular MAs fill up. International applicants should apply four to six months ahead to allow for the CAS and visa.
The main intake is September. Several MA programmes also start in January.
You'll apply for a Student visa. MetFilm School gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
The BA in Practical Filmmaking and the MAs in directing, producing, screenwriting and cinematography are the most popular. Expect to send a portfolio or short film, with IELTS around 6.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for master's.
MetFilm offers a small number of scholarships and bursaries each year. Check the fees and funding page for current awards.
