Overview
The MA in Film and Screen Media offered by the University College Cork combines film studies in theory, analysis, history and practice, with an emphasis on encouraging students’ academic skills and creativity (in critical writing; filmmaking; film/media journalism; cultural administration). Students will benefit from specialised tuition in the areas of film and screen media and digital filmmaking and may also avail of voluntary work for cultural projects and film festivals, such as the Fastnet Film Festival, Schull.
Career
Students of the MA in Film and Screen Media will avail of a range of modules that combine theory/analysis with practice. The emphasis is on equipping students with transferrable skills in digital filmmaking, IT, and writing. Film and Screen Media offers a dynamic interface with the Industry and students can avail of cultural industry placements and masterclasses and tuition from Industry professionals.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Film and Screen Cultures and Industries
- Research Methodologies Seminar
- Digital Video Capture and Packaging
- Digital Video Project
- Film, Feminism and Psychoanalysis
- Creative Practice
- Music and Cinema
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Credits
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Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media View 20 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An applicant will have a Second Class Honours, Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8 or equivalent) in the Humanities. Successful applicants will normally have evidence of successful performance in undergraduate modules taken in Film Studies and/or Media Studies and/or practical/professional expertise or qualification in the area.
- Applications from students with a Second Class Honours, Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8 or equivalent) in a suitable subject may be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning. These applicants may be requested to submit a proposal and/or attend an interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
16700 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16700 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6330 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6330 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cork
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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