Course Overview
The MA in Film and Film Cultures will equip you for a wide range of careers in the industry, including film journalism, cinema and exhibition management, and film education and teaching, as well as jobs in the arts and creative industries. It is an ideal program for those wishing to teach film in schools or adult education and for those interested in proceeding to postgraduate research. You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of different film styles and filmmakers during the course, focusing primarily on the cinemas of Hollywood, Britain, and Europe.
The course will address the critical aspects of postgraduate film studies, including the historical research of film industries, formal and thematic film analysis, and the relationship between film and society. This will equip you with the skills to increase your critical awareness of key debates and issues within the field.
This degree emphasizes developing your independent learning and advanced research methods and skills with your dissertation, which will be on a subject of your choice, contributing enormously to the final assessment. This focus will equip you for a career in arts and policy management, film journalism, the film industry, or further study to the Ph.D. level.
General Eligibility
2:1 degree in Film Studies, Modern Foreign Language, or another relevant subject.
Part Time Work Details
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.