MA Film at University of Kent

Programme overview

A one-year MA in Film at Kent's School of Arts, building on film studies taught at Kent since 1977 and integrating history, theory and criticism with practice. It develops skills for careers in film criticism, curation, marketing, production and research, including video-essay creation, and ends in a dissertation.

Department: School of Arts | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Analysing Film, Conceptualising Film, Advanced Screenwriting, Film and Media Research Methods, Innovation and Writing, World Cinema History and a Film Dissertation.

Career pathways

Arts graduates have gone on to work in museums, teaching, film journalism and theatre technology, with employers including Universal Pictures and the London Film Festival, as well as film production, editorial and web design roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.2 or above in a relevant subject. A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent); the application should include a sample of academic writing, such as an undergraduate essay. International applicants: English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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