MA Film Studies (Film & Philosophy pathways available) at King's College London

Film Studies at King’s is internationally recognised as a leading department in the field of film and media studies. Our reputation attracts pre-eminent research and teaching staff from around the world (including North America, South Africa, Korea, India, Australia, Spain and Hong Kong), and our curriculum has strengths in world cinema, artist film and video, creative practice, and other screen media. The MA Film Studies offers an extensive range of options taught by subject specialists, covering key areas of film and media including film theory, style, representation, spectatorship, philosophy, and critical media practice (filmmaking).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Humanities  |  Department: Department of Film Studies  |  Duration: One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We host a prestigious series of cutting-edge research seminars, guest lectures, conferences, festival screenings, and masterclasses with filmmakers every year, welcoming experts from around the world. Opportunities for creative practice in digital video and sound are also available, using professional 4K DV cameras, audio equipment, and editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Pro Tools.

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