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Film Studies (Film & Philosophy pathways available) MA

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This course has been designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge of world cinemas and media. It offers an extensive range of options covering all aspects of film and media including theory, style, representation, spectatorship, philosophy, and critical media practice (filmmaking). As the leading program for film studies located in the centre of London, our perfect location close to BFI Southbank (including the BFI Library), Southbank Centre, and Tate Modern means you will be studying in the heart of London with access to fantastic resources. The course is ideal for careers in the media, arts and related culture industries, or preparation for further study.

Key benefits

  • Department of Film – jointly ranked 4th in the UK with Music (REF 2021). 100% of research impact and research environment was rated either ‘world leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*).
  • Internationally renowned staff with specialist teaching and research expertise
  • A focus on cutting-edge ideas and developments in Film Studies and moving image culture
  • A curriculum which ranges across European, North American and Asian cinema and media (including popular cinema, avant garde film, and documentary)
  • An unbeatable location in the heart of London, one of the world’s most stimulating and dynamic cities
  • Film & Philosophy pathway available
  • Learn about media practice and filmmaking from a critical perspective
  • Enviable facilities including two dedicated, sound-proofed screening rooms, a large film theatre with 35mm/digital projection, 4K digital video projection, and a huge collection of printed and electronic publications, DVD/Blu-ray discs, and video streaming materials via the Maughan Library
  • A friendly and supportive learning environment with a diverse and inclusive curriculum and a highly international mix of students and staff
  • Knowledge, training and skills relevant to careers in the film industry, media and communications, the arts, education and research, and related professions
  • Opportunities to create short films, in solo and collaborative projects, using professional equipment

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Employability

Many of our students transfer the skills and knowledge they develop with us into careers in the media, the arts, education, film programming, film and media producing, and journalism. Many also go on to pursue research in film and visual culture at the MPhil/PhD level, often at top-tier universities in the US, UK, and elsewhere.

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Employability

Many of our students transfer the skills and knowledge they develop with us into careers in the media, the arts, education, film programming, film and media producing, and journalism. Many also go on to pursue research in film and visual culture at the MPhil/PhD level, often at top-tier universities in the US, UK, and elsewhere.

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