Course summary
For emerging film professionals and scholars, this MA offers a rigorous exploration of the global film industry's structures, equipping students with critical insights and practical skills in production, finance, and distribution to navigate and lead within the evolving cinematic landscape.
- Delivered in partnership with London Film School, you will be taught by leading academics, industry practitioners, specialist tutors and guest industry tutors. In addition, you’ll attend a range of masterclasses from renowned industry practitioners taking you through real world case studies.
- Learn about the independent film industry of the 21st century: its history, structure, innovations and challenges. You will also learn to practise and apply commercial creativity informed by the international marketplace.
- Become equipped with the business, production, financial, sales, marketing, exhibition and distribution knowledge for a successful career in the international film business.
- Our students come to study from across the world: you will be part of a truly international cohort, enriching your learning and broadening your future network. You will also have access to our thriving alumni community for advice, contacts and networking opportunities.
- You will have the opportunity to intern as a volunteer on live campaigns for eXeFilm – the only film distribution label run by an international higher education institute.
- Experience studying and living in two exciting and very different cities: Exeter is the UNESCO city of literature – a vibrant cathedral city in the heart of the dramatic and beautiful Devon countryside, London is a global cultural hub and the heart of a thriving film industry.
- Extra-curricular opportunities to forge industry contacts, internships and shoot your own productions.
- You’ll attend two field trips – one based in Devon, themed around alternate theatrical exhibition in Term One, and attend an international film market and festival in Term Two.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social science* or humanities subject. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. Applicants may also be asked to submit a personal statement clearly indicating their motivation for studying this programme, and long-term career goals within the international film business market. However, this is not mandatory for your initial application. You are welcome to include a personal statement if you wish. *Accepted social science subjects include: Anthropology Archaeology Area and Development Studies Criminology Demography Development Studies Economics Economic and Social History Education Environmental Planning Human Geography International Relations Law Linguistics Management and Business Studies Media and Communication Studies Philosophy Politics and International Studies Psychology Science and Technology Studies Social Policy Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing Social Work Socio Legal Studies Sociology For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
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