Film Studies MA

The Film Studies MA is an interdisciplinary course, which provides the opportunity to study specific areas of cinema - such as British, European, and a wide range of global cinemas.
It is structured to provide a personalised path of study with clear goals for the future. The project-based approach to learning allows you to understand theories through practical applications.
The dissertation gives you the opportunity to undertake original research into a chosen topic.
Many members of staff are active researchers so you can be sure your teaching is cutting edge
The course is ideal if you have a personal or professional interest in film. It is designed to enhance your career if you want to work in an area such as education, journalism or film archiving. It also provides an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD-level study in film.
The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain practical skills in:
develop an original topic, archival research;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management;
computing;
co-operation and teamwork.

This MA offers the opportunity to carry out research into a variety of areas, including gender and sexuality on screen; philosophy and film; industry and independents in New Hollywood; contemporary British, European and transnational traditions; and experimental and avant-garde cinema. Kingston's ideal location allows you to make use of the many film based resources in London, such as the British Film Institute (the largest film archive in the world).
If you are interested in further research, this course provides an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD study.

A second class degree or above in a Humanities subject (Film, Media Studies, Languages, History, English, etc) or in the History of Art, Fine Art or other studio-based subjects which include an art historical or contextual studies component, or another area appropriate to the degree.

Consideration is also given to non-standard entrants with relevant work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and intellectual achievement required to undertake the course.

The Faculty warmly welcomes mature students.