London,
United Kingdom
Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Contemporary Art and the Moving Image in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,000
(c. USD22,766.57)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Contemporary Art and Moving Image MA is a joint postgraduate program between King's College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art. This cutting-edge course examines the historical and current landscape of visual culture and motion-based media in art. As film, video, and digital platforms increasingly impact artistic expression, you'll analyze this developing field through multiple viewpoints including art history, media studies, and curatorial approaches. The curriculum explores experimental filmmaking, digital artworks, contemporary cinema, and artists' moving image projects, investigated through diverse academic and global perspectives. London's vibrant cultural scene offers unparalleled access to major institutions like Tate Modern, BFI Southbank, ICA, and Hayward Gallery, enhancing your studies. Key advantages: - Collaborative teaching by King's Film Studies department and Courtauld's art history specialists combines film theory with art conservation and curation expertise - Experience intimate seminars, gallery tours, and interdisciplinary art writing - Study in central London with regular visits to leading galleries and museums - Develop comprehensive understanding of modern art, film theory, and curatorial practices - Participate in exhibition visits and create a Virtual Exhibition project - Gain skills for careers in arts, film, cultural sectors or academic research - Access specialized resources including Courtauld's Research Forum and King's Film Studies events - Join an inclusive learning community with diverse perspectives Program highlights: This joint MA program connects you with distinguished faculty from both institutions, offering a rich selection of optional modules. You'll join an academic community bridging film and art scholarship, with particular benefits for dissertation research. Supported by leading experts, you'll pursue original research questions while developing critical analysis and methodological skills. Career prospects: Graduates acquire: - Deep knowledge of contemporary art and moving image studies - Understanding of institutional and theoretical challenges in the field - Familiarity with significant media artworks and critical texts - Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities - Frameworks for interpreting modern visual culture
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
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Qualification Requirements
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements
2:1 undergraduate honours degree in film studies, art history or a subject in which film, media or visual arts plays a significant part (candidates from other disciplines may be considered).
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme, you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
If students have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, their application may be considered if they can demonstrate significant relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Bachelor (Honours) degree / Master of Arts (Honours) degree with Upper Second Class Honours and 60% overall from the final two years.
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading & writing and 6.0 in listening & speaking.
TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills.
 
Tuition
GBP
17,000