Film

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent). The application should also include a sample of academic writing, such as an essay from an undergraduate degree.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you looking to build a career within the screen industries or pursue exciting roles across the creative and cultural sectors. Our MA Film programme can help you realise your ambitions. The University of Kent was one of the first universities in the UK to introduce Film Studies as an academic programme as early as 1977, and has a long tradition of integrating history, theory and criticism with practice.

This means that on our MA you will develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed in careers across film criticism, curation, marketing, production and research. You will gain the analytical and practical abilities essential for today’s job market, exploring core disciplinary methods and key theoretical approaches while also developing hands-on competencies in areas such as video-essay creation and presenting skills. The programme culminates in a dissertation, giving you the opportunity to explore a specific area of interest in depth.

You will benefit from teaching by a team of internationally recognised researchers and filmmakers who bring scholarly depth, practical experience and real-world insight to the classroom.

With excellent links to film professionals and film bodies, such as the British Film Institute, Arts Council England, the Independent Cinema Office and Kent Film Office you’ll benefit from guest lectures, workshops, and placements, giving you real-world opportunities and a fantastic industry network when you graduate.

Put theory into practice

Discover our MA Film (Film with Practice), which combines film studies with hands-on filmmaking and a final creative project where you can build a strong portfolio of work.

Information for international students

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Please note that international fee-paying students cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.

Need help with English?

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Fees and funding

For further information about funding, including scholarships, please visit our funding web pages.