MA Film Studies at University of Liverpool

The Film Studies MA will provide you with an exciting global approach to the study of film spanning a broad geographical area and to examine the historical development of film and related media. Focussing on cultural theory, through a wide variety of films, you will develop sophisticated approaches to current developments in the study of films and media around the world. The MA in Film Studies covers significant theoretical elements concerning the major trends, themes and methodological approaches in Film Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in semester one include World Cinemas.

Career pathways

The MA in Film Studies provides practical insights as well as transferrable skills for a successful career in a variety of sectors and different roles. The industry specific knowledge that you can acquire from a Film Studies MA will prepare you for a range of film-related careers in production, distribution, marketing, film writing and more broadly in media-related careers locally, nationally and internationally.

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