MA Film Studies at University of Essex

Explore and make creative connections between film analysis and film practice. Our course has a distinctive focus on international, alternative, and documentary cinemas, while also providing a solid foundation in key elements of film history and theory, including Hollywood. This critical appraisal of such a wide range of genres gives you a solid understanding of what makes film work well, enabling you to improve your own production skills in camerawork, editing, lighting, screenwriting and production management.

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: Dissertation: MA Film Studies, Dissertation Preparation: Postgraduate Research and Writing Skills, Film Workshop, 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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