Taught course

Film and Media

Institution
Edge Hill University · Department of Media
Qualifications
MA
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Entry requirements

To join this MA you should have a degree equivalent to UK second class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MA in Film and Media allows you to develop your critical and theoretical understanding of film and media through a range of approaches to the disciplines. You will acquire specialist subject knowledge, experience of advanced study, the practical skills necessary to undertake advanced research, and training in transferable research skills and methodologies. Initially you will develop your research skills by studying the critical, theoretical and methodological approaches to film and media before selecting elective modules to tailor the programme to your own requirements. The programme culminates in the production of a written dissertation. If you have interests in film, contemporary media and popular culture and/or if you wish to pursue a research-based higher degree in this subject area in the future then this is the programme for you.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for full-time study on this MA are: £5,220 for UK and EU students and £13,000 for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2019/20; £5,400 for UK and EU students and £13,250 for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2020/21 (pending confirmation of arrangements for EU students). Tuition fees for part-time study on this MA are: £29 per credit for UK and EU students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2019/20, i.e. £580 per 20 credit module; £30 per credit for UK and EU students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2020/21, i.e. £600 per 20 credit module (pending confirmation of arrangements for EU students). 180 credits are required to complete a Masters degree.The University may administer a small inflationary rise in part-time postgraduate tuition fees in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
      full time
      12 months

      Assessment

      You will be assessed through a variety of methods, from the traditional academic essay to reports, research portfolios and projects. To a large extent, your choice of research topic will determine the type of assessment employed.

      Course contact details

      Email
      study@edgehill.ac.uk
      Phone
      +44(0)1695 575171
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