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MA Film and Cultural Management at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Combine the study of film with a knowledge of cultural management on this MA Film and Cultural Management degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain in-depth understanding of the film industry, film theory, and the modern cultural sector, focusing on how cultural management affects visual media. Prepare for a career in film, media or the arts.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Film studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the full-time master’s course you’ll study for 12 months. In the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course. This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including self-employed, arts organisations, museums, galleries, heritage services, digital and print media, broadcasting, journalism. Careers directly related to the course include film director, film and video editor, location manager, production designer, programme researcher, runner, camera operator, producer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:2 degree in an arts, humanities or social sciences subject. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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