MA by Research Film, Theatre and Television at University of Reading

Programme overview

A research-intensive master's for students exploring a specialised area of film, theatre or television, with one-to-one supervision from a departmental specialist. It offers a direct route into PhD study and suits those who want to specialise as theorists, critics, artists, archivists or producers.

Faculty: Department of Film, Theatre & Television | Department: Department of Film, Theatre & Television | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete a dissertation or practical project plus two taught modules in a subject area of their choice, with a flexible structure tailored to personal interests and schedule.

Career pathways

Direct route to PhD study; also suitable for those specialising as theorists, critics, artists, archivists or producers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a subject related to film, theatre or television. Exceptional candidates without such a degree need convincing evidence of relevant professional experience and examples of substantial written work. The application must include a 500-word summary of the proposed dissertation or practical project topic. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year. Full-time; part-time over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year; fees increase annually with inflation (up to 4%) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year. Full-time Source

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

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