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MA Film (Theory)

Queen Mary University of London

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Queen Mary University of London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • 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 interestTaught by specialists in the fieldGain the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in film or broadcastingWhat you'll studyThe MA Film (Theory) pathway offers you the opportunity to explore key aspects of film analysis, theory, history and practice.Through a range of different approaches to the study of film, including genre and textual analysis, audience studies, and media archaeology, you will be exposed to some of the most pressing debates about film today. Questions of ethics and whether we can consider film as a document of how film works on our bodies as an affective medium the reasons for film's close affinity to urban, cosmopolitan and diasporic cultures and the historical legacy of film as an international, and now transnational medium, are all central to the programme. In exploring these questions, you will be introduced to some of the liveliest and most important chapters in the history of cinema.

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

    41st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Mile End Road, London, Bethnal Green, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

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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

    27th out of 94 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    144 69%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    7th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    74th

    15

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