MA Film Television and Moving Image

at University of Westminster

Course structure

The course is taught in two modes: full-time and part-time.
 

Full-time postgraduate students study 180 credits per year. For the award of MA in Film, Television and Moving Image, you must complete two 20-credit core taught modules, four 20–credit optional modules and a 60-credit final project module.
 

You can choose to follow either an entirely theory-based pathway, or a combined theory-practice experience by choosing one of the two suggested pathways specialising in film programming and moving image curation, or in screenwriting. 
 

Curation Pathway: The curation pathway is designed to give an introduction to key issues in film programming and moving image curation, exploring the theory and practice of curation with a diverse range of guest speakers active in the field, site visits and practical projects. We'll explore the history of film curation to understand origins and developments from cinemas to galleries, film festivals to streaming platforms. As part of this pathway there are opportunities to curate moving image exhibitions, film programmes, and online exhibitions utilising the University’s resources and venues such as London Gallery West. 
 

Screenwriting Pathway: On the screenwriting pathway you learn how to develop compelling characters and original stories for thematically rich fiction films, television dramas and web series. You'll produce a pitch, a treatment and several screenplays, and learn how preparatory documents such as beat sheets and step outlines can help you structure your ideas. The creative emphasis of the pathway is supplemented by written screenplay analysis and you are also encouraged to situate your work in the industry context. In class, we watch many films and read screenplays, which are discussed and analysed alongside your developing ideas.
 

The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.
 

Core modules

• Key Concepts in Film, Television and Moving Image
• Contemporary Issues in Moving Image and Screen Studies
• Final Project
   

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant degree or with relevant experience.  
 

In exceptional circumstances, we may consider candidates with relevant work experience and a lower undergraduate degree qualification. We welcome applications from  candidates with a professional background in film, television, media, education, arts administration, or other related professional fields.

Applicants are requested to submit a short essay of 400 words: 'Describe and analyse a short sequence of no more than 3 minutes from a film or television programme of your choice. How does the sequence contribute to the overall meaning of the work it is a part of?'. 
 

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and speaking. 
 

Applicants are required to submit two references.

International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Graduates of the Film, Television and Moving Image MA have progressed into careers in film and television distribution, marketing, arts administration, and an increasing number go on to pursue doctoral research. 
 

Our graduates also find work in state-funded arts bodies, culture and media industries, and independent arts sectors. The knowledge and understanding, and specific and transferable skills developed through studying on this course, have no doubt helped our graduates find employment in all sectors of the moving image and culture industries, and in the arts and media sectors.