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

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Global Film MA will give you a sophisticated understanding of films as systems of meaning and practice.


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 Master's degree 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

Our Global Film MA will give you a sophisticated understanding of films as systems of meaning and practice.


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 Master's degree 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

4.5+
6.5+
2.7+
70+
125+

A 2:2 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
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Master Open

Value

$13518

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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