MA Film, Photography and Media

This course will provide you with a broad knowledge base and creative skills across two important forms of media communication. You'll develop a critical awareness of the broader visual/ media culture to help you have a successful career in the media industries, including the creative and film industries, as well as roles in visual communication.

Additionally, the course’s emphasis on advanced skills in research, critical analysis, interpretation, presentation, and oral/ written communication will give you the skills you need to pursue a career in academia.

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons), preferably with some background in lens-based or image practice. This course encourages applications from students whose undergraduate degree has investigated one of the following subject areas:

creative photography (with evidence of some critical/reflexive writing)

film practice (including fiction, documentary, experimental)

film studies/filmology (as long as the applicant is aware that creative practice is at least 50% of this course)

English literature (if there is significant evidence of creative practice)

fine art (as long as there is evidence of photographic/time-based work)

media studies (with evidence of creative practice).

Please note that this course is not specifically ‘vocational’ (a technical skills-based experience), though it will provide you with regular technical support to help you to realise your creative aims within each module.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.