Program Overview
The Film Programming and Curating at Birkbeck University of London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Film Programming and Curating programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film Programming and Curating programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Historical perspectives on audiences\', \'Spaces and places of film exhibition\', \'Great film collections and sites of exhibition\', \'Practices of curating and programming\', \'Curating Film, Sharing Passions\', "Artists\' Film: The Museum, The Gallery and Beyond", \'The Essay Film and the Archive\', \'Themes in Film Festivals, including a week-long trip to the Edinburgh International Film Festival in June\', \'In the summer term, there is the opportunity to complete a placement in a relevant institution\', \'There will also be weekly lectures by visiting film, media or gallery professionals as part of the Invited Speakers course\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Good honours degree (second class or above, or overseas equivalent). Professional or work experience in a field relevant to graduate study in the humanities may also be taken into account.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60