MA Film Studies at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Study areas of film theory, history and culture, as well as aspects of applied practice. Immerse yourself in film, gaining insights and perspectives to enhance your artistic and professional career, or progress to doctoral study. Our graduates have gone on to work in areas of film education as well as other areas of the film and screen media industry, including with the BBC, independent television production companies, and film festivals.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change.

Career pathways

Furthermore, the skills and qualifications gained from the course will prove invaluable when entering the workforce. Our graduates have gone on to work in areas of film education as well as other areas of the film and screen media industry, including with the BBC, independent television production companies, and film festivals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area. The University will take into account the academic standing of a candidate's University, as advised by our international office using published world and country rankings. English language: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,400 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 29,800 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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