Film Studies MA: Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.

• The Film Studies MA is an interdisciplinary course, which provides the opportunity to study specific areas of cinema - such as European, British and Far-Eastern - in depth.
• It is structured to provide a personalised path of study with clear goals for the future. The project-based approach to learning allows you to understand theories through practical applications.
• Your dissertation gives you the chance to further develop an area of interest.
• Many members of staff are active researchers so you can be sure your teaching is cutting edge (read more in the Research section).
• The course is ideal if you have a personal or professional interest in film. It is designed to enhance your career if you want to work in an area such as education, journalism or film archiving. It also provides an excellent foundation for Mphil/PhD-level study in film.
• The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain practical skills in:
  • data collation, review and synopsis;
  • communication (oral, written and electronic);
  • time management;
  • computing; and
  • co-operation and teamwork.
• We offer a part-time study option to help you fit your MA around other commitments.