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Aims of the course
The MA Film Studies provides an exciting opportunity to study international film from the perspectives of history and cultural identity. Film cultures including Hollywood, European and Indian cinema are explored in ways which demonstrate the strong links and interesting divergences which exist between national cinemas. The course also examines cinema’s significance in representing cultures and identities, considering ideas around stars, sexuality and gender on screen in relation to constantly shifting cultural contexts. The MA Film Studies challenges students to engage in new and thought-provoking ways with the historical and cultural importance of international film.
Entry requirements
Normally an upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant subject. Those with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered.
Course structure
You will take 3 core modules, 3 optional modules and a dissertation of around 15,000 words.

Core modules:
Approaches to International Film
Transnational Film History
Approaches to Research

Optional modules include:
Cinema and Nation in European Film
Nationalism and Nation-Building in Indian Cinema
International Film Stardom
Assessment

You are assessed via essays and a final dissertation.
Career opportunities

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in film and media organisations. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study.

The course is aimed at students who have completed a first degree in photography and who wish to study the subject in depth. Many students who have studied with us at postgraduate level have had experience in industry and wish to return to education to pursue more personal lines of enquiry.
Course Content

You will negotiate a programme of study with a tutor that is then realised via self-set aims and objectives that have been negotiated with, and approved by, the course team. The study is carried out during the course by means of academic research work, practical visual experimental work and specific project work. This approach promotes a wide variety of individually generated investigations within the student group.

Study is supported by workshops, tutorials, group seminars and the core lecture programme. You will be allocated a programme tutor who has expertise in the core area of your study.
Attendance

Assessment is both formative and summative and will involve presentation of work at each award stage. The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma stages require written submissions to support the practical outcomes.
Entry Requirements

Either a first or second class Honours degree in a related subject, equivalent qualifications or experience. Interviews are held throughout the year and potential applications are welcome to make an appointment to visit the Faculty.
Careers

Graduates of the course would be expected to find work in the creative industries. While most students may follow a career as a documentary, fashion or magazine photographer, many work in advertising and some move into film and television. There are now opportunities to become gallery artists and curators.