Course Overview

The program provides a strong academic foundation and relates the latest theoretical thinking to critical practice. It encourages independence of intellectual thought and spirit, equipping you with the necessary skills and historical and critical knowledge to nurture film and film culture. The program combines these strong historical, theoretical, and academic foundations with site visits across London, as well as providing internships at leading cultural institutions and film centers, such as the ICA and BFI. You will have the chance to program events for organizations as diverse as BFI Education, the Korean Cultural Centre, and other film centers around London. Our teachers are internationally distinguished academics, while visits from cultural practitioners will introduce you to experienced film programmers, curators, and art practitioners. Making full use of the opportunities offered by our proximity to Londons vibrant film culture, this program provides a first step towards building a career in film programming and exhibition, or for further research into the cultures of curating and curatorial practice.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2 or above), or overseas equivalent. As part of the application process, applicants are required to complete a 700-1000-word written exercise. [Identifying a film that you have recently seen, explain how you would programme it for an audience.] Two referees are also required. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

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.