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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, history, style, representation, spectatorship, philosophy, and critical media practice (filmmaking). One of the world's leading programs for film studies, we are in the centre of London. Our perfect location close to BFI Southbank (including the BFI Library), Tate Modern, and the Institute of Contemporary Arts 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

  • Internationally renowned staff with specialist teaching and research expertise
  • Focus on cutting-edge ideas and developments in film studies and audio-visual media culture.
  • A curriculum which is international in geographical scope (covering cinema and media from European, North America, Asia, and the global south) and diverse in the range of modes of media studied (spanning popular and independent cinemas, avant-garde film and documentary, and TV and video).
  • 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
Rhys

I’ve had the pleasure of being taught by some of the leading thinkers and researchers in film studies today

Rhys, Alum, Film Studies MA

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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. 

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Artistic director, Black Bat Productions
  • Marketing assistant, World Scientific Publishing
  • Development producer, Tell Studio
  • Content writer, Future
  • Film development and content strategy, MUBI
  • Broadcast trainee, Jack Morton Worldwide
  • Film director, Gwil Doe Films
  • Administration, Paramount Pictures
  • PR, International Film Festival Rotterdam
  • Freelance content creator

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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. 

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Artistic director, Black Bat Productions
  • Marketing assistant, World Scientific Publishing
  • Development producer, Tell Studio
  • Content writer, Future
  • Film development and content strategy, MUBI
  • Broadcast trainee, Jack Morton Worldwide
  • Film director, Gwil Doe Films
  • Administration, Paramount Pictures
  • PR, International Film Festival Rotterdam
  • Freelance content creator

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