Course Overview

Our MA Film and Screen Media explores the history, development, and interaction of film, television, and other screen media. The program encourages you to explore a wide variety of screen media in historical, sociological, aesthetic, and anthropological terms and in a variety of cultural and national contexts. You can personalize your MA studies and specialize in areas of film and screen media that match your intellectual interests and career goals, while a work placement option allows you to gain practical experience that may enhance your career prospects. The program is unique in its combination of world-class, rigorous postgraduate study with creative and practical opportunities. Some of the optional modules, including the two-month work placement module, can help you stand out in a competitive job market and further your career in the media, creative and cultural industries. The program will also prepare you for advanced research at MPhil/Ph.D. level if you wish to continue studying. This program has three other pathways: MA Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad), MA Film and Screen Media (with Television), and MA Film and Screen Media with Film Programming and Curating. Graduates go into careers in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration, education, publishing, and film criticism. Possible professions include arts administrator, museum or gallery curator, and teacher. It is also possible to continue on to a Ph.D. which offers employment opportunities in academia and other areas. This degree may also be useful in becoming a program researcher or television/film/video producer.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2 or above).

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.