Program Description

The innovative and strikingly diverse course will equip you to integrate the theory and practice of film, video and new screen media at an advanced level. Learning about documentary, fiction, artists' film and multi-channel installation alongside students from all around the world, you will explore the many ways in which moving images can be authored. Our students traditionally produce outstanding films on a course that has proved ideal for graduates of film studies, cultural and media studies, humanities and social sciences, as well as art and design. You will learn in a creative, collaborative environment which draws upon the research of leading film practitioners, theorists and historians and takes advantage of our great links to the film industry and art world.Our graduates emerge well prepared to thrive in the cultural and creative industries in areas such as film and TV production, contemporary art, new media platforms, teaching and doctoral research.

Some of our recent MA students have taken on key roles in the film industry, film journalism and film festivals. Others have progressed to practice-led PhD research or have found employment in London's vibrant production and post-production film and TV culture. Among the success stories are Ahmer Naqvi, who has gone to Bollywood where he now works as an assistant director, and Elena Cojocaru, who has become a freelance video editor. Elena believes the course's wide range of partner organisations and its productive collaborations with Film and Video Umbrella, Shooting People and the BFI benefited her career.  "I've found that being part of an academic community of independent filmmakers and moving image artists, as well as having London as a cultural backdrop, has been creatively and professionally rewarding," she says. 

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 2.2 Honours in Humanities, Social Science or Art/Design related subject, with preference to Film, Media and Arts.
• As part of the admissions process you are required to upload a digital portfolio of your work.
• Indian Students:-50% or above from the following Universities: Delhi; Mumbai; Pune; Kolkata; Chennai; Anna; Bharatiyar; MSU Baroda; Bangalore 55% or above from all other recognised institutions Universities we are aware of with different grading scales and required score:
  • Gujarat Technological University: CGPA 5.8
  • Amity University: CGPA 5.5
  • Kannur University: B or above. (A = 75 to 89, B+ = 60 to 74, B =50 to 59)

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	6	5.5	6

Remarks:

• Indian Students for IELTS Waiver
  • At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School
  • IELTS waiver for Kerala State Board : 65%
  • No IELTS waiver for Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat Boards.