MA Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,830
(c. USD26,496.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Our MA in Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) delves into the evolution, cultural impact, and interconnectedness of cinema, television, and digital media. Benefit from Birkbeck's exceptional postgraduate education while spending a term overseas at renowned institutions in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, or Canada. This unique UK program stands out as the sole film and screen media Master's featuring academic exchanges with top-tier universities across Europe and North America.

The curriculum invites you to examine diverse screen media through historical, sociological, artistic, and cultural lenses within global contexts.

Tailor your MA journey by focusing on specific aspects of film and screen media that align with your academic passions and professional aspirations. For your international study component, select a partner university that specializes in your chosen area of interest. An optional internship provides valuable hands-on experience to boost your career potential.

Program Start: October 2024 Length: 24 months


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A second class honours degree 2.2 or above in a relevant subject eg humanities modern languages or social sciences

Knowledge of at least one other European language at a level to allow you to follow a postgraduate level course at one of our partner institutions

You are required to complete a 7001000word written exercise by choosing a film or television programme which you have recently seen and explaining why you found it innovative Your completed exercise should be returned directly to culturebbkacuk or alternatively uploaded to the Applicant Portal either as a Word document or a PDF Please ensure that you include your reference number and name on each page of the document Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners

On your application form please list all your relevant qualifications and experience including those you expect to achieve

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)

Tuition GBP 19,830

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