MA (by Dissertation) Film Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MA by Dissertation Film Studies is a research-based master's degree in the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies. Supervision covers world cinemas, film history and theory, comparative and new media, festivals and media platforms, and contexts of film and media production and reception.

Department: Language, Literature, and Media (School of); Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies | Duration: 1-2 years (full-time one year; part-time two years) | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is a supervised dissertation project, with the Literature - Research module.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of: American Studies, Art History, Creative Writing, Film and Media Studies, History, Journalism, Law, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Performance Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology or Theatre/Drama Studies. Academic selection criteria apply, and applicants may be asked for information on previous modules or work experience. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet it.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1-2 years (full-time one year; part-time two years)

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