Overview

Whether you're watching the latest blockbuster in a multiplex or exploring lesser–known films from around the world, cinema is a vital part of our culture. At University of East Anglia , we've always been at the forefront, being among the first British universities to offer degree courses in film studies. Today, our academics remain among the most respected in the world for their research, teaching and creative work.

Your Film Studies first semester provides you with the advanced knowledge you’d expect from a postgraduate programme, with modules that are designed to deepen your understanding of the theories, histories, and methods central to the discipline. You'll learn about the workings of the global film industry and the ways in which local, national and transnational film industries work together

You'll also work alongside academics as they organise and curate public-facing film festivals, learning about important aspects of the film industry that are often hidden from view. Our optional modules provide you with a chance to develop your learning further and shape the specific focus of your studies to reflect your own career aims and ambitions. Each module is designed to equip you with advanced knowledge, skills, and understanding, all of which will be consolidated in your final research project.

This MA emphasises the real-world application of creative and critical thinking. It’s designed to equip you with demonstrable personal and professional skills and offers you the opportunity to take advantage of our excellent facilities and industry partnerships. The celebrated East Anglian Film Archive, home to thousands of films dating back as far as 1896, is available to you to explore, and serves as a rich resource to inspire your own research. We also have close links with the British Film Institute in London, and work locally with the Norwich Film Festival and Norfolk Screen.

Careers

Film and TV production

Publicity officer

Cultural heritage and archives

Arts festivals

Social media

Publishing (book, magazines, newspapers)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Cinema: Realism And Spectacle
Film Studies Dissertation
Film Studies: History, Theory, Criticism
Women And Film
Beyond National Cinema
Fantasy Genres
Film and Comics

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

Degree classification UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject All subject areas considered
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22700 GBP / year

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10675 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

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609 - 1044 GBP / month

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