Overview

The MLitt in Film Studies at the University of St Andrews is a one-year taught programme run by the Department of Film Studies. The programme approaches the study of film through a varied intellectual approach, exploring cinema in a global context. You will discover filmmaking cultures outside the canon and examine film through new cultural, theoretical and historical perspective

Highlights

The Department of Film Studies at St Andrews receives regular visits from high-profile film scholars, critics and film industry personalities, ranging from Joe Russo to Richard Dyer, Laura Mulvey to Gina Marchetti.

Small class sizes facilitate in-depth discussion and allow for the formation of a strong scholarly community of both students and staff members.

Students can gain professional experience working with the Sands: International Film Festival, including programming, curation, and publicity.

Research-led teaching allows students to work closely with the current research projects and interests of staff members, exploring the latest developments and research within the discipline.

The Film Studies postgraduate community mixes MLitt and PhD students in friendly and collaborative ways.

Careers

A Film Studies degree opens doors to many careers including:

academia

advertising

arts administration

creative industries

cultural entrepreneurship

development

distribution

education

film and TV research

film festival and cinema programming

journalism

marketing

media management

non-governmental organisations

public relations

publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Skills, Methods and Approaches in Film Studies

New Directions in Film Studies Research

Colonial Cinema

Film Cultures

Film Technologies and Aesthetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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76

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV which includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

covering letter or personal statement

sample of your own, single-authored academic written work in English (2000 words)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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