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Master of Arts in Film - Theory and Practice QS - Newcastle University QS - Newcastle University, UK

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GBP 20400

Tuition Fee (GBP)

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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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100

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Film: Theory and Practice MA will give you a sophisticated understanding of films as systems of meaning and practice.

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 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.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    7 IELTS Score
    100 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    69 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    20400

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     Free

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    9207 Per year

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