Study location	United Kingdom, Bradford
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 2:2 or above in: An area relevant to your proposed programme of study from an approved degree-awarding body; OR Any subject, together with skills and experience in a relevant area The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or CAE result B2 Every sub-test must be least 5.5. Or pass an equivalent (CAE)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. bradford.ac.uk/..duate/conflict-resolution

Overview

The MA Film Studies programme enables you to engage at an advanced level of study with film from a wide range of formal, cultural, social, political and philosophical perspectives.

The course is predominantly theory-based, although you can choose options from a wide range of practical modules.

A particular emphasis is placed on alternative forms of cinema and application of the study of film into ‘real world’ applications (film programming).

Programme structure

Modules: © = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits – 2 x © Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

Cinematic Language (20 Credits) ©
Film Programming (20 Credits) ©
Philosophies of Media and Film (20 Credits) ©

Semester 2 (60 Credits – 2 x © Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

Alternative Film and Media (20 Credits) (O)
Screen Realism (20 Credits) ©
Broadcast Television (20 Credits) (O)
Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) ©

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits – 1 x © Module):

Media Dissertation (60 Credits) ©
*Optional unless studied previously Digital Videography (EM-0353D)

Career opportunities

The course is suitable for those wishing to enter the film production, distribution or exhibition industries as well as those pursuing careers in teaching, research or other areas such as journalism with a specialism in film studies.