MA Film, Photography and Media in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

University of Leeds | Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 27,250
(c. USD36,358.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This program encourages you to examine the vital connections between cinema, photography, and media while honing your abilities to create personal projects. You'll undertake a significant independent work, complemented by courses that situate your practice within current theoretical discussions. You'll investigate various analytical perspectives on the creation and reception of photographic and film works, which will guide the short films and photo projects you develop. The program's adaptable structure lets you select elective courses aligned with your professional goals and interests. Options may include cultural policy studies, global cinema markets, screenwriting, gender studies in media, and other topics.

This program equips you with comprehensive knowledge and creative competencies spanning two key media disciplines. You'll cultivate a sophisticated understanding of visual and media culture to thrive in creative sectors like film production or visual communication roles. The curriculum also focuses on developing advanced research capabilities, critical thinking, analytical interpretation, presentation techniques, and verbal/written communication skills - all valuable for academic career paths or media industry professions.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons), preferably with some background in lens-based or image practice. This course encourages applications from students whose undergraduate degree has investigated one of the following subject areas- creative photography (with evidence of some critical/reflexive writing), film practice (including fiction, documentary, experimental), film studies/filmology (as long as the applicant is aware that creative practice is at least 50 percent of this course), English literature (if there is significant evidence of creative practice), fine art (as long as there is evidence of photographic/time-based work), media studies (with evidence of creative practice)

IELTS 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0 in each component skill
TOEFL iBT - 88 overall and no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

Tuition GBP 27,250

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