Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma Film Studies - Theory and Practice in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,780
(c. USD20,531.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Film Studies: Theory and Practice is an innovative program designed to equip students for diverse careers in cinema, scriptwriting, and media fields. Contemporary film presents varied professional prospects across academia, entertainment sectors, and creative arts management. This curriculum blends rigorous theoretical and historical film scholarship with practical components covering script development, digital filmmaking, cinematic pedagogy, and festival organization. The program maintains strong ties with PALAS Galway's acclaimed arthouse theater and the renowned Galway Film Fleadh festival.
Students can choose between scholarly research tracks or hands-on filmmaking options, with the opportunity to develop a full-length screenplay during their studies.
Professional pathways
Alumni have progressed to doctoral research and secured teaching and research positions in higher education. Others have established careers across festival management, media production, and journalism sectors, holding roles such as college professor, TV content creator, publishing coordinator, filmmaker, news editor, reporter, educator, theater manager, and festival curator.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
QQI Level 8 degree or equivalent, H2.2. GPA 3.0 or equivalent international qualification. Students who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have a Level 7 degree (Merit 1) may be admitted to the PDip course with the possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of 60% in their course work during the year. Applicants are required to submit a writing sample, consisting of either a graded academic essay or a review essay of a recent film (1,000 words), and a personal statement with their application.
IELTS - 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall 7-11 Listening 16-17 Speaking 18-20 Writing 8-12 Reading
IELTS - 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall 7-11 Listening 16-17 Speaking 18-20 Writing 8-12 Reading
Tuition
EUR
17,780