MA Film, Photography and Media at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MA Film, Photography and Media explores the critical and creative relationships between film, photography and the media, built around a major independent project. The course combines theory and practice and is not a vocational training course.

Department: School of Media and Communication | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core modules, Cultures of Contemporary Photography and Film Theory and Practice (30 credits each), are combined with options such as screenwriting, film industries, new media and cultural policy, and a major independent project (short film, photography project or written dissertation).

Career pathways

Careers in the media industries, including creative and film industries and visual communication roles, and in academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, preferably in film, photography and media subjects. Applicants with relevant experience are also considered. Applicants must submit a portfolio of recent practical work. The course includes substantial theoretical study and may not suit those with largely practice-based backgrounds. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,900 for the whole programme (2027 entry). UK fee, total for the full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 30,400 for the whole programme (2027 entry). International fee, total for the full-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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