Film and Television: Industries and Cultures MA
University of Birmingham
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Course overview In this course you get ready to start your career in film and television with creative and analytical training in screen art and culture. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the screen industries and be equipped with key professional skills in critical analysis and content creation. Course highlights Youll join a department of film and television scholars, filmmakers, screenwriters, and practice-based researchers - our academics know the ins and outs of film and television ...Read more

Course overview In this course you get ready to start your career in film and television with creative and analytical training in screen art and culture. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the screen industries and be equipped with key professional skills in critical analysis and content creation. Course highlights You'll join a department of film and television scholars, filmmakers, screenwriters, and practice-based researchers - our academics know the ins and outs of film and television analysis, critical approaches to the moving image, and produce films, documentaries, and video essays. You'll discover philosophical and analytical approaches to film and television culture and industry and examine how films and television affect viewers and make us root for characters on screen.

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Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree. Your degree doesn't need to be in a media or film-related discipline and you don't need to have any experience in the media industry to apply. However, you'll need excellent communication skills, with high standards of written and spoken English. We look at your degree grades, personal statement, any relevant experience in the media industry, and your English Language results (if you're an international applicant).

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£10,900 per year

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£26,180 per year

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£26,180 per year

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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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