Our MA Film Studies course has been designed to provide considerable opportunities to study film theory, history and culture, as well as aspects of applied practice.
It caters for those who want to enhance their artistic and professional careers, or if youre planning to progress to doctoral study.
The course is also suitable if youre relatively new to the subject area and want to establish a solid foundation.
If you want to enhance your employability, it provides an excellent springboard for careers in film, screen media and the creative industries, as wel...
Our MA Film Studies course has been designed to provide considerable opportunities to study film theory, history and culture, as well as aspects of applied practice.<br/><br/>It caters for those who want to enhance their artistic and professional careers, or if youre planning to progress to doctoral study.<br/><br/>The course is also suitable if youre relatively new to the subject area and want to establish a solid foundation.<br/><br/>If you want to enhance your employability, it provides an excellent springboard for careers in film, screen media and the creative industries, as well as educational, social and community professions.<br/><br/>The research and teaching strengths of our scholars span film, screen and media studies from form and theory to historical and cultural approaches, and from national cinemas to the politics of identity, gender and sexuality, and film music, as well as film practice as research.<br/><br/>This considerable breadth of specialism offers students a wide range of options.<br/><br/>Whether you want to strengthen your academic foundation in this subject area or wish to pursue niche areas of research requiring specific expertise youll find the MA in Film Studies has a considerable amount to offer.<br/><br/>The MA Film Studies also emphasises aspects of applied practice as research that allows you to apply knowledge and experience of film theory and practice to a professional setting such as in participatory video practice, and film curation and programming.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
24 Months
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Unknown
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