MA Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This MA Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) combines world-class teaching in film, TV and screen media with a term at a leading university in Europe or Canada, and an optional work placement. It is the only MA in England currently offering such an exchange. Taught over two years, this course allows you to specialise in a chosen area of film, TV and media studies while gaining cross-cultural and work experience, and honing your language skills.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication | Duration: Two years full-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this MA, you will gain a deep understanding of film, television and screen media in historical and contemporary contexts. London-based classes and your term overseas will help you to develop analytical, language and industry-relevant skills. Compulsory modules include Screen Media: History, Technology and Culture.

Career pathways

Jobs gained by some of our MA and PhD graduates include: Deputy Editor, Sight & Sound, Temporary Exhibitions Curator, Science Museum, Curator of Public Programmes, British Film Institute, Associate Lecturer, University of Surrey, Reader, King’s College London, Academic Publishing Sales Manager, Taylor & Francis Group, freelance editor, independent film producer running their own company.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our standard entry requirements for postgraduate courses are a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any area of study. You are required to complete a 700-1000-word written exercise by choosing a film or television programme which you have recently seen and explaining why you found it innovative. Your completed exercise should be emailed to us directly or alternatively uploaded to the Applicant Portal, either as a Word document or a PDF. Please ensure that you include your reference number and name on each page of the document. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,670 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Two years full-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 21,780 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Two years full-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Two years full-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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