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Film MA

Queen Mary University of London

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Queen Mary University of London

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

At Queen Mary, University London, we pride ourselves on our interconnectedness of theory and practice in film. Our MA programme offers you the opportunity to choose a specific pathway and combine it with elements of theory and practice. The three pathways we offer are MA Film (Theory), MA Film (Documentary Practice) and MA Film (Directing Fiction).

Three pathways allows you to focus on your specialism of interest

Taught by specialists in the field

Gain the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in film or broadcasting

Assessment

By undertaking the MA in Film, you can usually expect the following assessment types:

  • Essays
  • Practical production work
  • Project Work and Project Reports
  • Dissertation (either a 12,000 dissertation on chosen topic or a 20 minute film with a 5000 word essay and an accompanying portfolio).

Teaching

You'll attend a fascinating series of lectures, screenings and seminars which will be combined with independent production work.

You'll also take an active role in your own learning through independent study, reading and writing assignments.

We want you to get the best from your studies, so you'll be paired with your own Academic Adviser, who'll support you academically and pastorally along the way.

Career paths

The Department of Film provides great opportunities for you to develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.

Both Documentary Practice and Directing Fiction pathways provide graduates with a roster of festival ready films, and the skills to pursue independent filmmaking or work in the industry. All three pathways equip you with skills and knowledge to pursue a range of careers in film and broadcasting, as well as continuing on to PhD study.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

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Students can experience campus life while living in London, the best student city in the world.
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    12th out of 95 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    141 71%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    1st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    59th

    6

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