Program Overview
The Film Studies MRes at University of Birmingham is a MRes 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 MRes 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
- Tuition: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film Studies MRes 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
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of 1970s film theory
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse both classical and post-classical Hollywood cinema in terms of ideology, and race and sexual politics, and via textual and contextual approaches
- Demonstrate an understanding of how legislation impacts upon film form and content, and how films position themselves outside of political convention
- Research and use critically primary and secondary materials, including audio-visual material
- Give a presentation, including the use of primary and secondary materials, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and application of film theory to interpret the ideological work of a single film example.
- Understand the requirement to construct a methodological framework for your topic
- Conduct web-based research
- Construct a bibliography and use a recognised style guide in citations
- Identify and analyse primary and secondary sources
- Demonstrate ability to present a detailed analysis of one text or idea as a case study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:
- by holding an English language qualification to the right level
- by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months