Taught course
Film Studies
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Entry requirements
A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The MLitt in Film Studies is a one-year taught programme run by the Department of Film Studies. The programme approaches the study of film through a varied intellectual approach, exploring cinema in a global context. You will discover filmmaking cultures outside the canon and examine film through new cultural, theoretical and historical perspectives.
Highlights
- The Department of Film Studies at St Andrews receives regular visits from high-profile film scholars, critics and film industry personalities, ranging from Joe Russo to Ian Christie, Patricio Guzmán to Gina Marchetti.
- Students have the opportunity to experience and present their work at a regular series of research events (including research talks, workshops and screenings).
- The Film Studies postgraduate community mixes MLitt and PhD students in friendly and collaborative ways.
- Students collaborate closely with staff as all modules adopt research-led teaching, exploring the latest developments and research within the discipline.
Fees and funding
UK students
£9,900
International students
£20,370
There are a variety of funding options available for postgraduate students. For more details visit our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MLitt
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time21 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Secretary
- filmstudies@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 7473