Film and Television: Industries and Cultures MA in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham | Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,180
(c. USD35,060.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

You'll become part of a dynamic team comprising film and television scholars, directors, scriptwriters, and hands-on researchers – our faculty possesses deep expertise in cinematic analysis, critical perspectives on visual media, and the creation of films, documentaries, and video essays. You'll explore theoretical and critical frameworks for understanding screen culture and media industries while investigating how films and TV shows emotionally engage audiences. Our internationally recognized instructors specialize in film studies, television research, digital arts, and cultural studies. Gain practical, industry-relevant competencies in both analyzing and producing screen content. Enjoy specialized instruction in various styles of visual storytelling and narrative development.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS

Qualification Requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree. Your degree doesn't need to be in a media or film-related discipline and you don't need to have any experience in the media industry to apply. 

However, you'll need excellent communication skills, with high standards of written and spoken English.

We look at your degree grades, personal statement, any relevant experience in the media industry, and your English Language results (if you're an international applicant).
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Tuition GBP 26,180

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