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PostgraduateMA

Film and Screen Media

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£11,340Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MA Film and Screen Media provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. On our MA Film and Screen Media you will have the opportunity to explore the history, development and interaction of film, television and other screen media in historical, sociological, aesthetic and anthropological terms, and in a variety of cultural and national contexts. Why choose this course? - This course is unique in its combination of world-class, rigorous postgraduate study with strong creative and practical opportunities. - It offers you an optional two-month work placement module on which you can gain valuable, practical experience that will enhance your career prospects in... International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £11,340 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Film Theory and Aesthetics
Television History and Critical Analysis
Global Cinema and Cultural Contexts
Postgraduate Research Methods in Media Studies
Digital Cultures and Screen Media
Documentary Practice and Production
Curating and Film Programming
Screen Media Industries and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£11,340

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Film and Screen Media as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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