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PostgraduateMSt

Film Aesthetics

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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9 monthsDuration
£43,730Per Year (Intl)
£19,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the MSt Film Aesthetics at University of Oxford. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The MSt in Film Aesthetics is a taught course focused on film as an art form, covering film theory, criticism, style, form, and philosophy, with seminars and a final dissertation. The MSt in Film Aesthetics is a degree in the humanities run by the Humanities Division. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Film Theory and Philosophy
Visual Style and Formal Analysis
Narrative Structure and Cinematic Language
Sound Design and Musical Aesthetics
Philosophical Aesthetics and Film Art
Contemporary Film Criticism
Advanced Research Methods in Film Studies
Dissertation in Film Aesthetics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£43,730

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£43,730

Home Student Fee

£19,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

5%Working
80%Studying
13%Work & Study
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