MA (Honours) Film Studies and Sustainable Development in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

The MA (Hons) in Film Studies is a four-year program offered by the Department of Film Studies. During the initial two years, students explore fundamental concepts, theories, and methodologies in Film Studies, along with various approaches to analyzing cinema and visual media historically. This prepares them for more advanced, specialized Honors-level courses. The program combines Film Studies with Sustainable Development at a research-intensive level, teaching students how knowledge evolves and is expanded. It fosters independent learning with an emphasis on curiosity, precision, and academic discipline. Spanning 48 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree requires students to complete 480 credits, typically earning 120 credits annually. The first two years feature core program modules alongside elective options (sometimes including cross-faculty courses), while subsequent years focus on advanced, research-driven curriculum tailored to the discipline.