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Film Studies


Degrees Available



MA Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MA

2013/14:

  • Home/EU - £4,900
  • International - £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 1 year
September - August

Course Introduction

The MA Film Studies programme enables you to engage at an advanced level of study with film from a wide range of formal, cultural, social, political and philosophical perspectives.

The course is predominantly theory-based, although you can choose options from a wide range of practical modules.

A particular emphasis is placed on alternative forms of cinema and application of the study of film into 'real world' applications (film programming).

Course Syllabus

Modules: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Cinematic Language (20 Credits) (C)
  • Film Programming (20 Credits) (C)
  • Digital Videography (20 Credits) (O)*
  • Philosophies of Media and Film (20 Credits) (O)
  • Visual Arts and Digital Media (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Alternative Film and Media (20 Credits) (C)
  • Screen Realism (20 Credits) (C)
  • Broadcast Television (20 Credits) (O)
  • Image and Identity (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Media Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

*Optional unless studied previously Digital Videography (EM-0353D)

MA Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MA

2013/14:

  • Home/EU - £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 2 years
September - August

Course Introduction

The MA Film Studies programme enables you to engage at an advanced level of study with film from a wide range of formal, cultural, social, political and philosophical perspectives.

The course is predominantly theory-based, although you can choose options from a wide range of practical modules.

A particular emphasis is placed on alternative forms of cinema and application of the study of film into 'real world' applications (film programming).

Course Syllabus

Modules: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Cinematic Language (20 Credits) (C)
  • Film Programming (20 Credits) (C)
  • Digital Videography (20 Credits) (O)*
  • Philosophies of Media and Film (20 Credits) (O)
  • Visual Arts and Digital Media (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Alternative Film and Media (20 Credits) (C)
  • Screen Realism (20 Credits) (C)
  • Broadcast Television (20 Credits) (O)
  • Image and Identity (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Media Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

*Optional unless studied previously Digital Videography (EM-0353D)

City of Film

Special Features

  • Students benefit from events and initiatives growing from Bradford's status as the world's first UNESCO City of Film as well as from our partnerships with the National Media Museum, the BBC and Skillset
  • Guest lecturers and speakers at events such as TIMECODE research seminars, film festivals and other media conferences and events, offer you the opportunities to make connections with various media professionals and enterprises
  • The National Media Museum (NMeM) provides both a unique learning environment and a large body of resources relating to film and cinematic arts, as well as a growing collection of rare prints, over 9,000 books on film and special holdings. You will also enjoy access to unique screenings and to all of the festivals held at the NMeM

Entry Requirements

2:2 or above in:

  • An area relevant to your proposed programme of study from an approved degree-awarding body; OR
  • Any subject, together with skills and experience in a relevant area

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Collaborative Partners

National Media Museum.

Career Opportunities

The course is suitable for those wishing to enter the film production, distribution or exhibition industries as well as those pursuing careers in teaching, research or other areas such as journalism with a specialism in film studies.

Contact Details

School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office

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Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2013 (PDF 2MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (March 2013). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.