Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA

Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgramme duration

31,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

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Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA is a collaborative master's degree offered jointly by King’s College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art.

This innovative course explores the past and present of visual culture and the moving image in art. As film, video, and digital media continue to influence and shape contemporary art, you’ll engage with this evolving discipline through perspectives provided by art history, film and media studies, exhibitions and curatorial practice, among other fields. You’ll cover artists' moving image practices, experimental cinema, contemporary cinema and digital art, and examine these through various disciplinary and geographical lenses.

You’ll also benefit from our prime location in the heart of London, placing you within easy reach of key cultural institutions such as BFI Southbank (and the BFI Library), Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Hayward Gallery.

Key benefits

Taught jointly by the Department of Film Studies at King’s and the Courtauld Institute of Art, bringing together King’s expertise in film studies and critical theory with the Courtauld’s dedicated specialisms in art history, conservation, and curation.
The Courtauld is ranked 4th in the world for the study of Art History. King’s ranks top 5 in the UK for Arts and Humanities education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
You will be a part of small group teaching and site visits, art tours, and you’ll study writing from across different forms of art.
Be located in the dynamic heart of central London, with close proximity to the ICA, BFI, Tate and an active schedule of site visits to galleries, museums, and other institutional venues.
Acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of historical, theoretical, critical and practical frameworks from the intersections of modern and contemporary art, film studies, curation and related fields.
Take part in visits to exhibitions and museums, and undertake a Virtual Exhibition project.
Graduate with the skills and knowledge to navigate and contribute to this dynamic field and necessary for a wide range of careers in film and arts and cultural sectors, or further academic study.
Have access to The Courtauld’s Research Forum, the Modern & Contemporary Research Colloquium, King’s Film Studies Research Forum, and other specialist research activities.
Be part of a friendly and supportive learning environment with a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

Programme overview

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Taught jointly by the Department of Film Studies at King’s and the Courtauld Institute of Art, bringing together King’s expertise in film studies and critical theory with the Courtauld’s dedicated specialisms in art history, conservation, and curation.
The Courtauld is ranked 4th in the world for the study of Art History. King’s ranks top 5 in the UK for Arts and Humanities education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
You will be a part of small group teaching and site visits, art tours, and you’ll study writing from across different forms of art.
Be located in the dynamic heart of central London, with close proximity to the ICA, BFI, Tate and an active schedule of site visits to galleries, museums, and other institutional venues.
Acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of historical, theoretical, critical and practical frameworks from the intersections of modern and contemporary art, film studies, curation and related fields.
Take part in visits to exhibitions and museums, and undertake a Virtual Exhibition project.
Graduate with the skills and knowledge to navigate and contribute to this dynamic field and necessary for a wide range of careers in film and arts and cultural sectors, or further academic study.
Have access to The Courtauld’s Research Forum, the Modern & Contemporary Research Colloquium, King’s Film Studies Research Forum, and other specialist research activities.
Be part of a friendly and supportive learning environment with a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

IELTS

PTE Academic

69+

TOEFL

100+

2:1 undergraduate honours degree in film studies, art history or a subject in which film, media or visual arts 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.

If students have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, their application may be considered if they can demonstrate significant relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic

Starts from

14,500 GBP

International

Starts from

31,600 GBP

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