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Arts & Humanities

MA Film and Screen Studies at York St John University

York St John University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore the relationships between different types of screen media and how they impact the world today. You will gain an understanding of the history, nature and power of film and screen media. Discover the ways film can influence ideas and identities. Engage with film and other media by writing for our Neutral magazine and exploring digital media and communicative methods. During your studies you will develop your abilities in relevant applications within the Adobe Creative Suite, focusing on transferable and sought after skills.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include History and Context: Yorkshire on Screen; Screen Research: Process and Practice; Sound and Vision; Global Screen Cultures; Screen Research Project / Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our graduates are working in everything from wildlife documentaries to drama and children’s television. Our alumni include a BAFTA award winning film-maker, freelance camera operators, scriptwriters, documentary makers and graduates who’ve set up their own independent production companies. Example roles include Journalism; AV and Broadcasting; Radio; Online Publishing; Games Development; Graphic Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in a related subject. Interview if your honours degree is in an unrelated subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate; UK rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

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