Research in Film and Television Studies - MA

Core Modules:

• Independent Study
• Dissertation

Optional Modules:

Please note that the list of optional modules available will be subject to change each academic year. In the past, a selection of the following optional modules have been offered: Cities and Landscapes in Film, History and Memory in Italian Cinema, Irony in Film, Sound Cultures, Television History and Aesthetics and Film Criticism, Film Style.

Teaching:

The MA for Research is comprised of three taught modules, plus one independent study module designed in consultation with a supervisor and a 20,000 word dissertation. In the past, a selection of the following optional modules have been offered: Cities and Landscapes in Film, History and Memory in Italian Cinema, Irony in Film, Sound Cultures, Television History and Aesthetics and Film Criticism, Film Style.

The core elements of the Film and Television Studies curricula are supported by a programme of research seminars (departmental staff, PhD students and visiting speakers) and the wide range of screenings for other courses and more generally on campus.

The programme includes dedicated sessions in Graduate Skills that will equip you with the necessary academic skills to excel in Master’s assignments and PhD applications.

Assessment:

Students are assessed via a combination of assessed essays and a 20,000 word dissertation.