Program details

Qualification: Official Master's Degree in Film Editing (Official Degree)

Programme Directors: Christian Checa and Manu Yáñez

Format: On-campus

Programme Coordinator: Èric Gurrera

Start date: 09/28/2026

Credits: 60

Language: Spanish

Tuition fee: €11,000

Early Bird tuition: €8,900

Location: ESCAC Barcelona and Terrassa Campuses

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Overview

The Master in Film Editing offers comprehensive training aimed at understanding and mastering the language of editing as a fundamental narrative, expressive, and technical tool in audiovisual creation. Through a balance of theory, practice, and critical reflection, the programme trains professionals capable of effectively tackling the artistic, technological, and ethical challenges of contemporary audiovisual media.

The practical training focuses on mastering the principal professional editing software and the complete management of the post-production workflow. The student develops competencies in editing, color correction, visual effects, and sound, learning to integrate the soundtrack as a key element for the emotion, atmosphere, and narrative coherence of each project.

Furthermore, the master’s programme fosters research and analytical reflection capabilities, promoting the creation of original projects and the development of rigorous academic papers. Professional internships allow students to integrate into real-world professional environments, develop time management, communication, and teamwork skills, and gain firsthand knowledge of the dynamics and demands of the audiovisual sector.

Methodology

The educational activities for the Master’s programme include the following

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
- It includes reports and reflective papers. These activities enable students to develop research, analytical and academic writing skills. Reports and written papers typically document the processes and outcomes of research projects or practical work.

APPLIED ACTIVITIES
- These activities involve the practical application of theoretical knowledge in real or simulated situations. Their purpose is to consolidate theoretical learning through hands-on experience.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS
- These involve the verbal presentation of a topic before an audience. This activity develops communication skills, the ability to organise ideas effectively and confidence in public speaking. Oral presentations may be delivered individually or in groups and often include the use of visual aids such as slides.

WORKING WITH INFORMATION SOURCES
- It refers to information research, document review and video analysis. It fosters research skills and critical thinking. Students learn to identify, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a variety of sources.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING
- Refers to the process through which students manage their own learning. It includes the planning, execution and evaluation of independent study activities. This approach promotes self-discipline, responsibility and self-assessment skills.

Teaching methodologies

MASTERCLASSES
- In lecture-based sessions, the instructor delivers knowledge directly to students. These classes provide structured information on specific topics through resources such as presentations, whiteboards and audiovisual materials.

PRACTICAL SESSIONS
- These sessions take place either in computer labs using digital resources or on sound stages and exterior locations with audiovisual equipment. They allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in a controlled environment. Students work directly with software, digital tools or audiovisual production equipment to solve specific problems and complete practical tasks. This methodology encourages active learning and the development of technical skills through hands-on experience, while helping students understand abstract concepts through practice.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
- This methodology engages students in the development of projects that address real-world and relevant challenges. Students research, plan and execute projects while applying knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines.

Curriculum

Programme Name: Official Master’s Degree in Film Editing

Qualification awarded upon graduation: Official Master’s Degree in Film Editing by the University of Barcelona

Programme duration and ECTS credits: One academic year and 60 ECTS credits

The Official Master’s Degree in Film Editing consists of 60 credits and is completed over the course of one academic year. Core (compulsory) courses account for 36 credits, external internships account for 6 credits, and the Master’s Final Project accounts for 18 credits.

CURRICULUM FOR THE OFFICIAL MASTER’S DEGREE IN FILM EDITING

Applicant Profile

The Official Master’s Degree in Film Editing is affiliated with the fields of Arts and Humanities, as well as Social and Legal Sciences.

Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not directly related to the programme’s core content must undergo a technical leveling phase. This requires the successful completion of 3 ECTS credits of preparatory coursework, delivered intensively at the start of the academic year:

Theoretical Foundation: Introduction to documentary language.
Narrative: Screenwriting and audiovisual story structures.
Technical Training: Fundamentals of audiovisual production.

Admissions

To apply for this Master’s programme, the following materials must be submitted:

Video pitch (max. 3 minutes)
CV / Resume
Academic Transcript / Official Degree Certificate

If you have a portfolio featuring projects you have participated in (whether professional or amateur), you may include it, though it is neither mandatory nor strictly required.

In cases where further clarification is needed to make a final admission decision, the programme directors will conduct an online interview with the candidate.

Academic Calendar

Dates

Instruction period and continuous assessment: from September 28, 2026 to July 16, 2027.

Re-evaluation (Resits): from September 6 to 30, 2027.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Official Master's Degree in Film Editing