12 monthsProgramme duration
36,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jul, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Gain expertise in film to pursue a career in the media, the arts or academic research through this degree. The Film Studies MA provides an exceptional grounding in cinema history, global cinema and modern screen media. Taught at the UCL Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII), you’ll benefit from the knowledge of a cross-disciplinary community of cinema scholars and access to exceptional multimedia resources.
The Film Studies MA offers students an advanced understanding of both the historical development of cinema and media, as well as contemporary trends. It equips you with the key concepts, theories and research methods needed for graduate-level study in film and media.
Throughout the academic year, you will complete core modules that establish a strong foundation in film studies, while also developing essential skills in academic research and essay writing. Alongside these, you can choose optional modules to tailor your studies to your specific interests, exploring diverse cinema cultures and interdisciplinary approaches to film analysis. A key component of the course is the dissertation, which you will develop in consultation with a supervisor. This allows you to pursue your own research interests in depth during the final term and over the summer.
The course attracts students from across the globe, creating a vibrant and diverse academic community. At UCL, you will be part of a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment with access to a wide range of seminars, lectures and events that encourage the exchange of ideas.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Gain expertise in film to pursue a career in the media, the arts or academic research through this degree. The Film Studies MA provides an exceptional grounding in cinema history, global cinema and modern screen media. Taught at the UCL Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII), you’ll benefit from the knowledge of a cross-disciplinary community of cinema scholars and access to exceptional multimedia resources.
The Film Studies MA offers students an advanced understanding of both the historical development of cinema and media, as well as contemporary trends. It equips you with the key concepts, theories and research methods needed for graduate-level study in film and media.
Throughout the academic year, you will complete core modules that establish a strong foundation in film studies, while also developing essential skills in academic research and essay writing. Alongside these, you can choose optional modules to tailor your studies to your specific interests, exploring diverse cinema cultures and interdisciplinary approaches to film analysis. A key component of the course is the dissertation, which you will develop in consultation with a supervisor. This allows you to pursue your own research interests in depth during the final term and over the summer.
The course attracts students from across the globe, creating a vibrant and diverse academic community. At UCL, you will be part of a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment with access to a wide range of seminars, lectures and events that encourage the exchange of ideas.
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