Film and Television Studies (MA)
12 monthsProgramme duration
29,340 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick has led graduates into diverse and creative roles within a wide range of industries. Warwick's Film and Television Studies has a worldwide reputation for the quality of its teaching and research within the fields of film and television aesthetics, history and theory.
Film and Television Studies at Warwick is internationally recognised as one of the leading programmes in the field, offering an unparalleled training in the study of audiovisual media as cultural, historical, and aesthetic forms.
You will learn from leading scholars in the field through exciting modules that explore film theory, history, style, genre, representation, and global film cultures. Rooted in the critical traditions of the humanities, the curriculum draws on a wide range of methodologies, offering an alternative to media industry- and communications-based approaches.
The programme provides a rigorous training in textual analysis alongside the historical and methodological study of film and television. Through research-led teaching and specialised skills training, students develop competencies including critical thinking, interpretation and audiovisual literacy. In the final phase, students hone these skills through an independent dissertation under supervision, allowing for in-depth exploration of a specialised area of interest.
The course equips students with a solid foundation in film and television studies. It fosters advanced research and analytical skills essential for careers in media and cultural sectors, or for those preparing for further academic study.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick has led graduates into diverse and creative roles within a wide range of industries. Warwick's Film and Television Studies has a worldwide reputation for the quality of its teaching and research within the fields of film and television aesthetics, history and theory.
Film and Television Studies at Warwick is internationally recognised as one of the leading programmes in the field, offering an unparalleled training in the study of audiovisual media as cultural, historical, and aesthetic forms.
You will learn from leading scholars in the field through exciting modules that explore film theory, history, style, genre, representation, and global film cultures. Rooted in the critical traditions of the humanities, the curriculum draws on a wide range of methodologies, offering an alternative to media industry- and communications-based approaches.
The programme provides a rigorous training in textual analysis alongside the historical and methodological study of film and television. Through research-led teaching and specialised skills training, students develop competencies including critical thinking, interpretation and audiovisual literacy. In the final phase, students hone these skills through an independent dissertation under supervision, allowing for in-depth exploration of a specialised area of interest.
The course equips students with a solid foundation in film and television studies. It fosters advanced research and analytical skills essential for careers in media and cultural sectors, or for those preparing for further academic study.
Admission Requirements
All applicants are asked to provide us with a sample piece of written work of around 1,500-3,000 words (preferably, though not necessarily, on a film/TV-related subject) and a short (c. 200-300 words) description of the kind of research topic(s) they would be interested in studying for the mandatory 15,000 word dissertation undertaken by our students on the MA in Film and Television Studies.
For a speedier decision on your application, we advise you to provide us with these supplementary documents when you apply. This supplementary materials can be uploaded in one document to your application.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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