Overview

Our core faculty utilise a wide array of theoretical approaches to screen media in the classroom and in their research: from film theory and political economy to cultural studies and critical media studies. We offer modules in cinemas from Europe, East Asia, Africa and the Americas.

The Film Studies programme from University College London (UCL) covers the history of cinema and a wide variety of global cinemas, and related conceptual approaches to the study of screen media.

It is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of both the history of cinema and media and its contemporary developments, and with the skills, concepts, methods and theories required for the study of cinema and media at graduate level.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and film and video screenings. The core modules are assessed by essays and examinations, which together count for 20% of the final mark. Optional modules are assessed by essays (40%), and the dissertation makes up the final 40%.

Careers

Graduates from the MA in Film Studies have pursued various careers, including:

academic research and teaching;
careers within media arts (writing, directing, editing); print and media journalism;
arts and museum management;
multimedia authoring and digital design;
film preservation and curating.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Idea of Documentary
Hong Kong Cinema: City and Screen A
Global Cinemas
Genre in Italian Cinema A
Short Films
Evil, Innocence and Identification: Genre Film and Philosophy
Women Filmmakers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £8,000 Overseas: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Overview

Teaching and learning

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

London

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