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MA - Master of Arts
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
12 Months
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MA - Master of Arts
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
12 Months
MA - Master of Arts
Liverpool Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
24 Months
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The programme is designed for those interested in both the industrial and economic aspects of contemporary screen media (film, television and videogames) and in the complex ways in which such media interact with societies and cultures globally. Utilising cutting-edge research in the field, it prepares you for a career in the screen entertainment sector and/or a research degree.IntroductionThe programme provides you with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of the industrial and cultural dimensions that permeate screen-based media. It focuses on both the historical evolution of film, television and videogames and their shifting place in contemporary media industries and cultures, enabling you to understand the complexity of current media trends on a global scale.Strongly interdisciplinary, the course brings together elements from a diverse range of disciplines, within the arts and humanities, including film studies, television studies, games studies, communication studies, media studies, policy studies, political economy, and others.The programme cultivates fundamental transferrable skills related to media research, develops applied knowledge and provides real world insights all strongly informed by digital-led approaches and tools.It also integrates practical experience as it benefits from the input of top screen industry practitioners who share their wealth of knowledge in specially organised events.Who is this course for?This course is for people who would like a career in the media industries, with a particular focus on screen media and entertainment. This could include areas such as media production, distribution, exhibition, sales, as well research development in film, television, videogame and streaming platforms.What you'll learnHow media convergence is impacting the screen industriesHow media companies franchise intellectual propertyHow streaming services are regulatedHow corporate and independent media intersect in a global marketHow screen cultures promote particular gender hierarchiesHow television is being redefined in light of the impact of streaming services
We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Communication (or a closely related subject e.g. Media, Film, Languages or any other subject informed by an Arts and Humanities tradition. Other subjects will be accepted if combined with appropriate experience).
Non-graduates with very extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£1,042 month
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£1,042 month
Students from Other UK
The above-mentioned fee is for the Isle of Man
£1,042 month
Students from Channel Islands
£2,333 month
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£2,333 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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