MA Film Studies and Curation at University of East Anglia

This course combines UEA's unique heritage and strengths in film studies with advanced practical training in film curation to launch your career. You'll master film history and analysis while gaining hands-on experience of curating film festivals, working with archives, and connecting audiences with film culture. You'll gain a mastery of film cultures, stretching from the historic to the contemporary, and understand the inner workings of today's global film industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Media, Language and Communication Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learning focuses on the intellectual, creative, ethical, and critical practices of film curation. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Film Studies: Histories, Theories, Methods, Global Film Industries, Film Festivals: Theory and Practice, Media, Language and Communication Research Project, Key Digital and Research Skills in Media and Communications, Decolonising Film Studies: From Bollywood to Hollywood and Beyond, Film Archiving in Practice.

Career pathways

With a MA Film Studies and Curation degree, you could launch the following careers: Festival Director: Curate programmes and shape the creative direction of film events and festivals Communications Manager: Create compelling communication strategies across platforms and audiences Festival Manager: Organise programmes, people, logistics, and delivery for film festivals and events Audience Analyst: Use audience insight to support programming, marketing, and engagement strategies Film Distribution Coordinator: Help filmmakers place their work with festivals, exhibitors, and audiences worldwide

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