Is a Documentary MA worth it?

[Nikephoros]

Hello everyone. I want to work for a documentary production company, either in the UK or another anglophone country. My background is in history and archaeology. To this end, is it worth doing an MA in Documentary production at a British university? Can the experience I gain from the degree put me ahead of the competition?

 

[Maura N.]

What will put you ahead of your competition is experience and your portfolio. Studies matter, but how you can use your knowledge matters more. If you believe you can gain that knowledge by going to University, then a MA is what you need. If you believe you will find that knowledge through volunteering and an internship, then this is the way.