Screen Studies (M.Phil.)

Program Overview

The M.Phil. in Screen Studies at Trinity College Dublin offers a comprehensive program that combines critical thinking with creative practice in screenwriting, historical and theoretical analysis, and documentary filmmaking. Students develop transferable skills in research, time management, and presentation, preparing them for careers in screenwriting, education, and various industries within the film, television, and digital media sectors. The program consists of taught modules and a research component, with full-time and part-time options available.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The M.Phil. in Screen Studies at Trinity offers the opportunity to focus on a variety of areas: writing for different screens, studying historical and theoretical trends, or undertaking documentary filmmaking in a critically informed and creative context. At every step of the way, your progress will be informed by an emphasis on critical thinking and creative practice. In addition, the course aims to develop the key transferable skills required for postgraduate study. These include research preparation, time management, and oral and written presentation skills. The M.Phil. in Screen Studies allows students to develop the skills required to write successfully for and about a range of different screens in a critically informed and creative context, supported by the latest developments in gaming and digital content. It comprises 60 ECTS of taught modules and a 30-ECTS research component.

Outline:

The full-time programme consists of two elements: 6 taught modules (10 ECTS each) delivered equally across two semesters (60 ECTS) Research Project (30 ECTS) The part-time programme consists of two elements: Year 1 (40 ECTS) = 4 modules (10 ECTS each)

Careers:

This course prepares students for a variety of careers including Screenwriting and education.