Film Studies MA (Film Studies or Film & Philosophy pathways available)
King's College London, University of London
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OverviewThis course has been designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge of the world cinemas. It offers an extensive range of options covering all aspects of film including theory, style, representation, spectatorship and philosophical dimensions. As the leading program for film studies located in the centre of London, our perfect location close to BFI Southbank (including the BFI Library), Southbank Centre, and Tate Modern means you will be studying in the heart of London with ...Read more

Overview

This course has been designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge of the world cinemas. It offers an extensive range of options covering all aspects of film including theory, style, representation, spectatorship and philosophical dimensions. As the leading program for film studies located in the centre of London, our perfect location close to BFI Southbank (including the BFI Library), Southbank Centre, and Tate Modern means you will be studying in the heart of London with access to fantastic resources. The course is ideal for careers in the media, arts and related culture industries, or preparation for further study.

Course detail

Contemporary film studies is a diverse, interdisciplinary field that incorporates a variety of approaches to the analysis of film and film culture. Our Film Studies MA builds on the research strengths of our distinguished staff to offer modules that examine a wide range of cinema styles and approaches to studying film. We have designed this course for students who want to deepen their knowledge of the world’s cinemas and explore the very latest approaches to studying them. You will participate in a number of research activities, including a programme of lectures by nationally and internationally distinguished scholars, international conferences, twice-weekly 35mm cinematheque screenings, a focused graduate training course, and a student-organised work-in-progress conference in May. The course comprises five taught modules and research project leading to a dissertation.

Teaching and assessment

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment. We assess most of our modules through written essays and occasionally creative work leading to an audio-visual output. The standard dissertation is a 15,000-word essay. Alternatively, students with sufficient prior experience in film and video making may apply for the option to submit an audio-visual work with a shorter written element.

Career prospects

Many of our students transfer the skills and knowledge they develop with us into careers in the media, the arts, education, and journalism. Many also go on to pursue research in film and visual culture at the MPhil/PhD level, often at top-tier universities in the US, UK, and elsewhere.

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Orla
28 Feb 23

Best aspect for me is student life, I’ve met some absolute amazing people in Kings that I know I’ll keep for years. I would say the worse aspect of King’s is the location for some..Read more

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Oisín
15 Feb 23

It is heavily integrated into the culture that the course is about (for example its proximity to the BFI and how a lot of the lecturers are themselves prominent voices in the..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:1 undergraduate honours degree in film studies or a subject in which film or media plays a significant part (candidates from other disciplines may be considered). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

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£12,468 per year

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£27,996 per year

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£27,996 per year

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Orla
28 Feb 23
Film Studies BA (Hons)
Best aspect for me is student life, I’ve met some absolute amazing people in Kings that I know I’ll keep for years. I would say the worse aspect of King’s is the location for some...
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Oisín
15 Feb 23
Film Studies BA (Hons)
It is heavily integrated into the culture that the course is about (for example its proximity to the BFI and how a lot of the lecturers are themselves prominent voices in the...
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King's College London, University of London
Strand Westminster London WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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