Program Overview
The Film Studies at Kingston University 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 Studies 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 12,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film Studies 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
- Film History Theory and Analysis
- Film Studies Dissertation
- Media and Cinema in a Global Context
- British Cinema 1960s to Today
- Freedom, Censorship and Subversion
- Cinematic Animals: Monsters, Beasts, and Humans on Film
- Special Study: Avant-Garde and Experimental Cinema
- Vamps, Divas, Tramps, Lolitas
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A second class degree or above in a Humanities subject (Film, Media Studies, Languages, History, English, etc) or in the History of Art, Fine Art or other studio-based subjects which include an art historical or contextual studies component, or another area appropriate to the degree.
Consideration is also given to non-standard entrants with relevant work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and intellectual achievement required to undertake the course.
The Faculty warmly welcomes mature students.
InterviewsThey normally invite applicants for an interview with the course director or another senior member of the teaching team. International students based overseas can arrange for an interview by email or telephone.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston University 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 Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a public university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to 1899, when it was founded as the Kingston Technical...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
