MA (Hons) Philosophy and Film (Level 2 entry) in Dundee United Kingdom | University of Dundee

Merging philosophy with film studies opens up diverse module options for you.

Philosophy examines human existence through analytical reasoning and debate. Our focus lies in continental (European) philosophy, covering seminal works from this intellectual tradition.

We demonstrate philosophy's relevance to modern challenges by:

analyzing films and artistic works
examining significant scientific advancements
discussing pressing ethical dilemmas
connecting historical philosophical texts to current political contexts
During Levels 1 and 2, you'll build foundational knowledge in both ancient and contemporary philosophy, covering essential concepts in ethics, epistemology (the study of knowledge), and metaphysics (the nature of existence).
At Levels 3 and 4, you'll specialize by selecting from various philosophy courses taught by faculty engaged in cross-disciplinary research.

Our film curriculum begins with cinema's origins, covering essential techniques and genres before progressing to Hollywood classics, global cinema movements, and Film Noir. Building on these fundamentals, we explore:

avant-garde cinema
cinematic theory
the relationship between film and theater, as well as film and literature