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MPhil Film Studies (Creative Practice) at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil Film Studies (Creative Practice) is a research 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: 2-3 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject (some applicants may be accepted on the basis of an outstanding honours degree) and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants will normally be interviewed (including by video call), and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2-3 years full-time

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