Program Overview

Film, Photography and Media MA

The Film, Photography and Media MA course allows students to think about the critical and creative relationships between film, photography, and the media, while developing their skills to produce projects of their own. Students will complete a major independent project, supported by modules that put their practice into the context of contemporary debates.

Course Overview

This course provides a student-centred, inclusive learning experience that accommodates different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. By creating opportunities for collaboration, networking, and co-creation, the course promotes positive graduate ambitions. The course encourages the use of digital resources to provide students with access to a wide range of learning materials, including video tutorials, online resources, and assignments.

Course Structure

The course is based around a major independent project, in which students can create a short film or photography project. Alternatively, students can choose to complete a written dissertation, whilst taking classes to develop their knowledge of research methods to support their work. Both the core and optional modules provide students with the theoretical, critical, and contextual knowledge they need to inform their project, as well as further developing their creative and technical skills in filmmaking and photography.

Core Modules

• Cultures of Contemporary Photography (30 credits)
• Film Theory and Practice (30 credits)

Optional Modules

• Contemporary Debates in Media and Communication (30 credits)
• Feminism, Identity and Media (30 credits)
• Understanding the Audience (30 credits)
• The Reporting of Politics (30 credits)
• Identity and Culture (30 credits)
• Urban Narratives (30 credits)

Learning and Teaching

The course uses learning methods that reflect the diversity of the course, including workshops, lectures, seminars, group learning, tutorials, and film screenings. Independent study is a vital element of the course, allowing students to develop their skills and explore their creativity in practical work. Students will be taught by active researchers in the field of film, photography, and media.

Assessment

The course uses different methods of assessment, some of which will depend on the modules chosen. Assessment methods may include e-portfolios of practical work, group and individual projects and reports, reflective and critical essays, exams, literature reviews, case studies, presentations, scripts, and commentaries. Creative-critical assessments encourage innovation and experimentation with new techniques and different ideas.

Entry Requirements

Students will need a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent qualification, preferably in a film, photography, and media degree specialising in one of the following subjects:

• Creative photography
• Film practice (fiction, documentary, experimental)
• Film studies/filmology
• Fine art (with photographic/time-based work)
• Media studies (with evidence of creative practice)
• Other creative subjects

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Fees

• UK: Ł12,500 (Total)
• International: Ł29,500 (Total)

Career Opportunities

This course will provide students with a broad knowledge base and creative skills across two important forms of media communication. Students will develop a critical awareness of the broader visual/media culture to help them have a successful career in the media industries, including the creative and film industries, as well as roles in visual communication.

Work Placements and Industry Experience

The Global Industry Programme provides students with the unique opportunity to gain real-world industry experience. Students will develop key professional skills and gain invaluable insight into working in their chosen field, helping to solve a real business problem from a live company brief.

Scholarships and Financial Support

There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Scholarships are also available to help fund students' Masters studies.