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Film (Theory and Practice) at Newcastle University - UCAS

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2023 - 2024
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Course summary

This Master's in Film Theory and Practice covers four areas:

  • film theory: history and approaches, narrative and aesthetics, authorship, stardom, national cinema
  • cinema management: film festival, exhibition culture, marketing
  • filmmaking
  • screenwriting
You can specialise in areas of film theory, and/or in film practice. Film practice includes cinema management, screenwriting and filmmaking. This Master's could be suitable for you if you're interested in:
  • advancing skills developed at undergraduate-level
  • developing the skills needed to pursue a career in the creative industries
  • establishing the foundations for a PhD in film
It will challenge and engage you in developing insights into film as a crux of modern life and media. This Film Theory and Practice MA course is co-delivered by researchers and filmmakers from the:
  • School of Modern Languages
  • School of Arts and Cultures
  • School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
The study of film has a long history at Newcastle. Our community of film scholars share specialisms in:
  • film genre
  • film stardom
  • gender and ethnic identities in cinema
  • writing on film
  • documentary film
Our research interests also range widely in Anglophone, French, Hispanic, East Asian and Middle Eastern cinemas. Industry professionals and practitioners from outside of the University will also teach you. Tina Gharavi is an award-winning film-maker. She brings a wealth of professional experience to the teaching of screenwriting. Our partners provide in-depth knowledge in film production, exhibition and distribution and work experience. Partners include:
  • Sheffield Doc/Fest
  • Bridge+Tunnel
  • Star & Shadow
  • Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in film, media studies or a related subject such as: English modern languages history sociology art psychology We will also consider applicants with a degree in a different subject alongside relevant professional experience, such as film journalism or teaching in film.

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Film (Theory and Practice) at Newcastle University - UCAS