MA Film

at Liverpool John Moores University

Core modules
 

• Researching Film
• Screening the City
• Exploring Festivals and Exhibitions
• People in Film
• Final Project

You will need:

• a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject (Film Studies, Media Production, Computer Studies, Game Studies, Fine Art, Design, Architecture and Humanities based subject) 

• to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme

• to display the potential to develop postgraduate level research skills
   

Additional information

• If you have no experience studying Film (practice and/or theory) you must demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to develop your knowledge in this area

• Those without a degree will be considered on their individual circumstances. We expect such applicants to demonstrate a good body of professional practice as a creative media practitioner (nominally equivalent to three years) and a commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. All applicants without a degree must attend an interview as part of the application process. The Programme Leader will make a decision on whether to admit the candidate on the basis of experience evidenced by CV (which must be provided at the point of application), portfolio/showreel, reference and interview. Evidence of engagement with critical debate in the area of media is expected

• IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.

Tuition fees
 

• Home (full-time, per year):£7,750
• International (full-time, per year):£16,100

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
 

Graduates on this programme would typically be either working in or looking to move into careers in:

• Film Production

• Digital Content Production and Distribution

• Marketing and Communication

• Tourism

• Location Scouting

• Film Festivals

• Teaching

• Corporate Communications

• Cultural Management

• Further Postgraduate study (MPhil and PhD)
   

External engagement is central to the MA Film degree. Liverpool Screen School works with a range of national and regional organisations including: The Liverpool Film Office, BBC, ITV Northern Lights Partnership, Lime Pictures, Envy Post Production London, FACT, HOME Manchester, TATE Liverpool, Creative England, and the BAFTA award-winning companies Hurricane Films and LA Productions.
 

Twickenham Studios are due to launch a brand new film studio in Liverpool, and we are currently exploring possible partnerships that will offer employment possibilities to some of the MA’s graduates.