Overview

The MA Contemporary Art and the Moving Image from King's College London provides an interdisciplinary context for the study of moving image and contemporary art, combining the expertise in film studies and critical theory in Arts and Humanities at King’s College London and the expertise in study of modern and contemporary art at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Students will be taught by a unique combination of specialist staff across the two institutions, covering time-based media, new media, and artists’ film and video from a number of different disciplinary and geographical contexts. The MA Contemporary Art and the Moving Image is taught in the heart of London, within easy reach of BFI Southbank (and the BFI Library), Tate Britain and Tate Modern, the Institute of Contemporary Art and Hayward Gallery.You’ll also benefit from our prime location in the heart of London, placing you within easy reach of key cultural institutions such as BFI Southbank (and the BFI Library), Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Hayward Gallery.

Key benefits

Taught jointly by the Department of Film Studies at King’s and the Courtauld Institute of Art, bringing together King’s expertise in film studies and critical theory with the Courtauld’s dedicated specialisms in art history, conservation, and curation.
The Courtauld is ranked 4th in the world for the study of Art History. King’s ranks top 5 in the UK for Arts and Humanities education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of historical, theoretical, critical and practical frameworks from the intersections of modern and contemporary art, film studies, curation and related fields.
Be located in the dynamic heart of central London, with close proximity to the ICA, BFI, Tate and an active schedule of site visits to galleries, museums, and other institutional venues.
Acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of historical, theoretical, critical and practical frameworks from the intersections of modern and contemporary art, film studies, curation and related fields.
Take part in visits to exhibitions and museums, and undertake a Virtual Exhibition project.
Graduate with the skills and knowledge to navigate and contribute to this dynamic field and necessary for a wide range of careers in film and arts and cultural sectors, or further academic study.
Have access to The Courtauld’s Research Forum, the Modern & Contemporary Research Colloquium, King’s Film Studies Research Forum, and other specialist research activities.
Be part of a friendly and supportive learning environment with a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

London Film Cultures
Moving Image Art Histories
Critical Debates
Examining Exhibitions
Dissertation
Media Aesthetics

Topics in American Cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
2:1 undergraduate honours degree in film studies, art history or a subject in which film, media or visual arts plays a significant part (candidates from other disciplines may be considered).
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme, you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33850 GBP / year

≈ 33850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15500 GBP / year

≈ 15500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time tuition fees UK £7,750
Part time tuition fees International £16,925

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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