Global Film MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore film as both a transnational and locally embedded medium and discover more about the different ways we engage with it.


Our Global Film MA will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of film and film-related practices across cultures and societies.


Develop the essential skills needed for a career in film or related occupations, or to progress to a PhD.


Our programme is suitable for students from across the globe and you don’t need a background in film to join.


This Masters will challenge you to develop insights into film and film-related practices in a rapidly evolving media landscape, such as:


  • digital filmmaking
  • screenwriting
  • film criticism
  • cinema management, film festivals, curation and exhibition
  • film archiving

You'll also benefit from the input of industry professionals and practitioners. BAFTA-nominated, award-winning filmmaker, Tina Gharavi brings a wealth of experience to the teaching of screenwriting.


Experts in film production, exhibition, and distribution offer guest classes and work experience.


Experts come from partner organisations such as:


  • Sheffield Doc/Fest
  • Bridge+Tunnel
  • Star & Shadow
  • Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival


Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore film as both a transnational and locally embedded medium and discover more about the different ways we engage with it.


Our Global Film MA will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of film and film-related practices across cultures and societies.


Develop the essential skills needed for a career in film or related occupations, or to progress to a PhD.


Our programme is suitable for students from across the globe and you don’t need a background in film to join.


This Masters will challenge you to develop insights into film and film-related practices in a rapidly evolving media landscape, such as:


  • digital filmmaking
  • screenwriting
  • film criticism
  • cinema management, film festivals, curation and exhibition
  • film archiving

You'll also benefit from the input of industry professionals and practitioners. BAFTA-nominated, award-winning filmmaker, Tina Gharavi brings a wealth of experience to the teaching of screenwriting.


Experts in film production, exhibition, and distribution offer guest classes and work experience.


Experts come from partner organisations such as:


  • Sheffield Doc/Fest
  • Bridge+Tunnel
  • Star & Shadow
  • Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival


Admission Requirements

3+
6.5+
90+
70+

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in film, media studies or a related subject such as:


  • English
  • modern languages and linguistics
  • history
  • sociology
  • art
  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • politics

We will also consider applicants with a degree in a different subject alongside relevant professional experience, such as film journalism or teaching in film.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,200 GBP
International
25,100 GBP

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