Film Studies MA in Kings College London, UK

Film Studies MA in Kings College London

Overview

Study at one of the leading centres for film studies in London and deepen your knowledge of the world’s cinemas on a course that offers an extensive range of options covering all aspects of film style, representation, spectatorship and philosophy.

Our perfect location close to BFI Southbank (including the BFI Library), Southbank Centre, and Tate Modern means you will be studying in the heart of London with access to fantastic resources. The course is ideal for careers in the media, arts and related culture industries, or preparation for further study.

Key benefits

• Focus on cutting-edge ideas and developments in film culture.
• Study a range of options across European, American and World cinema from highbrow to lowbrow.
• Located in the heart of London, close to many of London's cinemas and the BFI.
• Film & Philosophy pathway available.

Description

Contemporary film studies is a diverse, interdisciplinary field that incorporates a variety of approaches to the analysis of film and film culture. Our Film Studies MA builds on the research strengths of our distinguished staff to offer modules that examine a wide range of cinema styles and approaches to studying film.

We have designed this course for students who want to deepen their knowledge of the world’s cinemas and explore the very latest approaches to studying them. You will participate in a number of research activities, including a programme of lectures by nationally and internationally distinguished scholars, international conferences, twice-weekly 35mm cinematheque screenings, a focused graduate training course, and a student-organised work-in-progress conference in May.

The course comprises five taught modules and research project leading to a dissertation.

Career prospects

Many of our students go on to careers in the media, arts and related activities, including journalism, film festival work and media literacy training. Others have gone on to undretake research in film and other areas of visual studies at PhD level. 

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Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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