Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

Subject related degree (for example Film or Media Studies, Creative Writing, Journalism, Fine Art, Tourism, Anthropology, History, English; 2:2 or above) Applicants without a subject related degree who provide evidence of industry experience in a relevant area of the cultural and creative industry (evidenced by CV and references and a formal interview with the Programme Leader). Applicants will also be asked to produce a portfolio of work that shows evidence of their ability to study film at this level.

Subject related degree (for example Film or Media Studies, Creative Writing, Journalism, Fine Art, Tourism, Anthropology, History, English; 2:2 or above) Applicants without a subject related degree who provide evidence of industry experience in a relevant area of the cultural and creative industry (evidenced by CV and references and a formal interview with the Programme Leader). Applicants will also be asked to produce a portfolio of work that shows evidence of their ability to study film at this level. Offerings: All

We welcome overseas applicants who will be considered in line with above entry requirements or recognised qualifications equivalent to a British Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, with a pass of at least upper second class. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by UKVI.

We welcome overseas applicants who will be considered in line with above entry requirements or recognised qualifications equivalent to a British Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, with a pass of at least upper second class. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by UKVI. Offerings: All

Evaluate the application of research models (in terms of theory and practice) to areas of research.

Critically evaluate and synthesise ideas from different sources of knowledge and from different academic disciplines

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the different modes of global, international, national and local film cultures.

Carry out an extended piece of independent research by acting autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.

Deliver substantial work to a brief and deadline.

Make informed judgements by critically evaluating theoretical approaches to film.

Write/produce and present materials that are potentially suitable for use in industry or for academic research and publication.

Identify and assess narrative structures, generic forms, aesthetic and formal qualities and their relation to meanings in film.

Exploit a range of technologies to communicate ideas, information and aesthetic judgements to an audience.

Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of how disability, class, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, sexuality and other social divisions play key roles in terms of both access to the media and modes or representation in film text

Work in flexible, creative and independent ways, showing self-discipline, self-direction, critical self-awareness and reflexivity

Demonstrate advanced literacy and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present a rhetorically effective, coherent, well-supported, and sustained argument.

Deploy appropriate sophisticated language (theoretical or practical) to produce an innovative artefact.

Understand and evaluate the ethical, regulatory and legal considerations relevant to the production of cultural forms and products.

Demonstrate sophisticated critical evaluation regarding the aesthetic and communicative properties of film.

Course Catalogue

Film - 36259 - MA