Film with Practice - MA

at University of Kent

Modules

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• FILM8190 - Filmmaking 1: Key Skills (30 credits)
• FILM8200 - Filmmaking 2: Project Development (30 credits)

Optional modules may include

• FILM8120 - Conceptualising Film (30 credits)
• FILM8130 - Film Research Methods (30 credits)
• FILM8250 - Analysing Film (30 credits)
• FILM8260 - Film Studies: Innovation and Writing (30 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include

• FILM8990 - Dissertation (Filmmaking) (60 credits)

A first or second class honours degree, usually in a relevant humanities subject. In certain circumstances, the School will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path or who may have relevant experience in the industry. These cases are assessed individually by the Director of Graduate Studies. 
 

Your application must include a link to an example of your film practice (password-protected if necessary) and a sample of your academic writing. Ideally this will be an essay, on a similar or related topic, that you have recently written as part of your undergraduate degree programme. Please upload this to your application portal.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees:

• Home full-time£9300
• EU full-time£13000
• International full-time£17400

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

Arts graduates have gone on to work in a range of professions, from museum positions and teaching roles to film journalists and theatre technicians. Our graduates have found work at Universal Pictures, the London Film Festival and other arts, culture and heritage-related organisations, as well as in film production, as editorial assistants and as web designers.