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Film Studies and Curation at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

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Course summary

Overview Do you want to turn your love of film into a career in film festivals, archiving, research or any other aspect of the rich world of film studies and curation? If so, this course is perfect for you. It combines UEA's unique legacy and experience in film studies with advanced practical emphasis on film curation. As well as deepening your understanding of the medium of film itself, this industry-facing course is designed to furnish you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a range of creative and curatorial roles in the screen industries and heritage sector.

  • Be part of the only postgraduate course to combine the advanced study of film theory and history with professional understanding and experience of film curation and film archiving
  • Work with academics to organise and curate public-facing film festivals like the Green Film Festival
  • Gain practical experience of creating and curating new content using resources such as the East Anglian Film Archive’s collection of thousands of films dating back to 1896 and the StudioCanal paper archives documenting film classics
Film Studies and Film Archiving have been taught at UEA for 50 years. Our academics are among the most respected in the world for their research, teaching and creative work. We have trained the screen heritage professionals who now run some of the leading film organisations and film archives across the world. This Master's programme looks to the future, helping you develop the skills and opportunities needed to harness the latest ideas and technologies for curation as it develops across film’s second century (and beyond). With our innovative MA in Film Studies and Curation, you'll explore film cultures, stretching from the historic to the contemporary. You'll learn about the workings of the global film industry and the ways in which local, national and transnational film industries work together, while gaining knowledge of the theories, histories and methods central to the discipline of film studies. You'll also learn how to apply those methods in professional contexts through curating film practices, working on film festivals, and digitally preserving archival materials. You'll learn about the workings of the screen heritage sector through hands-on curatorial work with film and through collection-based research with our industry partners. You'll also work alongside academics as they organise and curate public-facing film festivals, learning about important aspects of the film industry that are often hidden from view. You can take optional modules that develop practical learning in heritage management and digital media production, depending on your own career aims and ambitions. When you graduate with this Master's from UEA, you'll do so with a deep critical understanding, professional knowledge and the practical skills required to flourish within a range of roles within the screen industries and heritage sectors. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Modules

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Assessment method

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Entry requirements

Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent, in any subject area.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 5.5 in each component

English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):   IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component). Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

English Language Equivalencies

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £11200 Whole course
England £11200 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11200 Whole course
Scotland £11200 Whole course
Wales £11200 Whole course
International £23850 Whole 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

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Sponsorship information

The university has a number of scholarships available for Masters students; please see our website for details.

Film Studies and Curation at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS