MA Film and Literature at University of Essex

Explore the relationship between literature and film in an exceptionally broad array of contemporary and historical contexts, and from a variety of different perspectives. You discover cutting-edge approaches to cinematic and literary aesthetics, adaptation, and relationships between different media, reception contexts, ethics, and interfaces between theory and practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Critical Moments in the Theory and History of Film.

Career pathways

We actively encourage and assist you to find appropriate internship and work placement opportunities during your studies, allowing you to practice and develop your skills and experience as well as enhancing your graduate employment prospects.

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