Course summary
In partnership with BFI - This is a ground-breaking MA delivered in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI). It is delivered by film professionals in exhibition and distribution, festivals, archives and film criticism, alongside academics and filmmakers. You’ll learn about the practicalities of film exhibition in a wide range of environments, and how this intersects with other areas of film culture and industry, including distribution and archives. You will also study the practice of film criticism and comment - including reviewing and critically writing about films, filmmakers and the broader culture. You will also make a video essay to develop your skills in audiovisual criticism. The unique learning environment of the NFTS encourages creative dialogue between makers, curators and critics. As part of the course, you will also attend film festivals and have the opportunity to curate or contribute to festivals, seasons, pop up screenings and other events.
Modules
A rigorous academic framework is combined with practical and real world applications, enabling each student to develop their own skills, knowledge and understanding to provide a strong basis for a career in film and media. You’ll be devising and contributing to programming projects; writing film criticism and reviews; researching and producing video essays. Complementing this, you’ll also be receiving professional tuition on the theoretical, historical and critical understanding of film, to bring much greater depth to your projects. In addition, you will gain a thorough understanding of the process by which a film moves from a creative idea to an audience experience, and explore the history, theory and critical contexts of film and look at a variety of critical writing. Professional Work Experience At the start of year two, each student will undertake a six week professional work experience engagement at the BFI or an associated organisation. Students are also encouraged to find second work experience opportunities aligned with their own interests, with the support of the Head of Department.
Assessment method
Project work, research portfolios and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
We invite applications from students with a BA (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in arts, humanities or science. Film and media related degrees, while welcome, are not essential for admission. Applicants without a degree but with professional experience may also be considered for admission. International students Visa and English language requirements If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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
Students with EU settled / pre-settled status will be eligible for home fees subject to residency checks.
There is a non-refundable £25 application fee for each MA application.
A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required against the cost of your fees on confirmation of your place.
All production costs are included in the course fees, including the use of School facilities and equipment.
We will do all we can to help you make the finances work to come to the NFTS, so please visit our funding guide to find out more about what support is available to you.
Sponsorship information
NFTS Scholarships available for UK Students.
Provider information
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG