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MA PG Dip PG Cert Film Studies: Popular Cinema

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    MA/PGDip/PGCert FT: MA 12 months, PGDip 8 months, PGCert 4 months; PT: MA 24 months, PGDip 3 semesters, PGCert 2 semesters

Course Description

This course offers a film education for the 21st century. You are encouraged to develop a broad portfolio of writing and research skills by combining academic and professional writing projects. We cover the history and theory of popular cinema in the US (classical and contemporary Hollywood), Europe and East Asia (especially Japanese cinema), as well as offering a module in advanced screenwriting.

The programme combines the academic rigour of a traditional Film Studies course with creative components enabling you to develop skills which will equip you for a career in academia as well as the media industries. The course is taught by a diverse team of film specialists with different national and cultural backgrounds, as well as by industry professional guest speakers.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an Arts and Humanities subject or similar discipline. Previous study of film is desirable but not essential.  Selection will be normally made following an interview.

If English is not your main language then you will also need to show that your English is at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

You will need

  • IELTS 6.0-7.0 (normally with 6.0 in reading and writing and a minimum of 5.5 in listening and speaking);

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