Overview

The International Master in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies degree from University of St Andrews is a two-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 perspectives.

Key facts

This is the only international MLitt in Film and Media Studies in Scotland and one of only two in the UK.

The IMACS programme gives students access to 17 (including St Andrews) of the top film and media programmes in Europe and Brazil and the top film studies programme in Francophone Canada.

Students enrolled in the programme spend their first and last semesters at St Andrews, and the remaining two semesters at partner institutions.

Careers

A Film Studies degree opens doors to many careers including academia, creative industries, development, distribution, film festival and cinema programming, arts administration, media management, film and TV research, journalism, publishing, advertising, cultural entrepreneurship, non-governmental organisations, marketing, public relations and education.

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
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 323 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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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.

Proficiency in at least one relevant language beyond English (Class C1 on European Framework).

CV outlining 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

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

46145 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46145 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

22060 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22060 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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