Overview

You'll join a department of film and television scholars, filmmakers, screenwriters, and practice-based researchers — our academics know the ins and outs of film and television analysis, critical approaches to the moving image, and produce films, documentaries, and video essays.You'll discover philosophical and analytical approaches to film and television culture and industry and examine how films and television affect viewers and make us root for characters on screen.

You'll be taught by world-class experts in the fields of film and television studies, art, digital media, and culture.

Develop comprehensive industry-focussed skills in film and television analysis and creation.

Benefit from dedicated training in diverse forms of audiovisual storytelling and narrative design.

Career opportunities

By studying Film and Television - Industries and Cultures programme from University of Birmingham , you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include critical thinking skills, the ability to think creatively and generate new ideas and teamworking skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Audiovisual Storytelling

Advanced Writing for the Screen

Movies, Emotions, and the Mind

Philosophy and Ethics of the Screen

Screen Histories, Cultures, and Technologies

Topics in Screen Studies, Cultures, and Industries

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Management of Creative Industries View 265 other Masters in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree. Your degree doesn't need to be in a media or film-related discipline and you don't need to have any experience in the media industry to apply.

However, you'll need excellent communication skills, with high standards of written and spoken English.
We look at your degree grades, personal statement, any relevant experience in the media industry, and your English Language results (if you're an international applicant).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

26180 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26180 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK students fee: £5,450 - Part-time

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Other requirements

General requirements

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