Overview

Film is one of the most widely consumed forms of mass media. It shapes how we see the world, influences our leisure time, and is often quoted in daily life. With global audiences in the billions, film is a major cultural force. It is a huge cultural phenomenon that has continued to develop and change since the first movies were screened in the late 1800s. This MA in Film Studies recognises the importance of film as a cultural and artistic medium, and you’ll think critically about films, their history and their production and reception contexts.

Key facts

Two core modules form the foundation of your MA in Film Studies, helping you build essential postgraduate skills. You'll study alongside students from Arts, Media and Communication in Introduction to Postgraduate Study and Researching Film History, developing research skills and project ideas. Researching Film History explores different ways to analyse film using primary sources like scripts and shooting schedules. In Writing About Film, you’ll experiment with film criticism and specialise in either journalistic or academic writing based on your interests.Film is constantly evolving within dynamic social and industrial landscapes. Our program explores these changes through modules like Global Cinemas, Digital Cinema, and Gender and Genre. Global Cinemas introduces films from the Global South and examines how they intersect with issues like censorship, stardom, and streaming platforms. Digital Cinema looks at the shift from celluloid to digital technology and its impact on film theory. You’ll also create a video essay using professional editing software, applying theory through practice. In Gender and Genre, you'll explore how gender and sexuality shape on-screen representations and influence production and reception. This module critically examines how contemporary social and gender politics impact cinema, offering insights into film’s role in both reflecting and challenging societal norms.Your Film Studies MA will culminate in an extended dissertation project, allowing you to bring together all the skills and approaches you have learned and apply them to a topic and project of your choosing that can either be presented as a written or video dissertation.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A good second class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, including but limited to Film, Media, Communication or Cultural Studies, Modern Languages, English, History.
We also accept prospective candidates who can demonstrate equivalent skills and aptitudes through the possession of a professional or vocational qualification and/or the accrual of relevant work experiences. Relevant experience can come from a wide spectrum of work or voluntary environments but clear evidence of this experience must be provided.

Tuition Fees

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20200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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Funding

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