MA (Hons) Film and Visual Culture and German (5 years) in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

The Film & Visual Culture and German program at Aberdeen adds a European perspective to your comprehensive education in 21st-century moving image history and theory. You'll explore German language and culture, including film studies, opening doors to international careers in creative arts, media, business, and beyond. Our distinctive Film and Visual Culture curriculum merges detailed examination of visual materials—both analog and digital, moving and static, alternative and mainstream—with theories of visual representation, production, and distribution. You'll acquire specialized knowledge in cinema studies while honing analytical abilities for research and critical writing, with optional training in digital video production and web design.
Aberdeen's German department boasts an exceptional reputation, receiving the top "Excellent" rating in the most recent national Teaching Quality Assessment. You'll develop a nuanced understanding of Germany's rich history and contemporary culture in German-speaking nations, with ample chances to practice language skills through activities like our German Society and Drama Group.
A key feature of this five-year program includes spending your entire third year abroad, either as a teaching assistant or exchange student in a German-speaking country, significantly advancing your language proficiency and cultural knowledge.
This dual-subject approach provides excellent preparation for postgraduate studies or careers in creative arts, digital media, journalism, or education, while the international component creates additional opportunities in business, tourism, and various other fields.