Program Overview
The Film Studies (Film & Philosophy pathway available) at King's College London is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Studies (Film & Philosophy pathway available) 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film Studies (Film & Philosophy pathway available) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Formations of Film Studies: an Advanced Introduction to the Field
- Dissertation
- Film and Philosophy (for MA Film Studies, Film and Philosophy pathway only).
- In addition to taking one of the core modules in the first semester and writing a dissertation in the spring/summer, students choose four optional modules from a wide range of options (for those enrolled on the Film and Philosophy pathway, at least two of these must be designated film and philosophy modules).
- All optional modules are available to all MA Film Studies students.
- 7AAQS535 Cinema and the City
- 7AAQS581 Popular European Cinema
- 7AAQS591 Cinema and War
- 7AAQS593 Experimental Film and Philosophy
- 7AAQS595 Film History and the Cinema Experience
- 7AAQS596 Analysing Film Performance: Comedy
- 7AAQS545 Exploitation Cinema
- 7AAQS555 Thinking Cinema: Theory, Philosophy, Ethics
- 7AAQS570 London Film Cultures
- 7AAQS592 Cinema and Sentiment
- 7AAQS662 The Moving Image in Art
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Academic requirements: Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in film studies or a subject in which film or media plays a significant part (candidates from other disciplines may be considered)
- 1)Two academic references
- 2)4,000 word writing sample on a relevant topic
- 3)An academic transcript of your first degree
- 4) Evidence of English Language proficiency if first degree is not in English (see college English language requirements)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College 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 King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months