Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) MA

Birkbeck, University of London

This MA Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) combines world-class teaching in film, TV and screen media with a term at a leading university in Europe or Canada, and an optional work placement. It is the only MA in England currently offering such an exchange. Taught over two years, this course allows you to specialise in a chosen area of film, TV and media studies while gaining cross-cultural and work experience, and honing your language skills. Why choose this course? This is a research-led course, shaped by internationally recognised experts in film, screen media and digital culture including Dr Janet McCabe, Dr Dorota Ostrowska, Dr Eleni Liarou, and Professors Emeriti Laura Mulvey and Ian Christie. You will also learn from specialists in digital media and AI, including Dr Joel McKim, Dr Scott Rodgers and Dr Rob Topinka. You will develop language skills and gain cross-cultural insight in your term abroad. You will undertake a work placement to gain professional experience and engage with film and TV industry practitioners. You will also develop practical filmmaking experience through the Derek Jarman Lab and broaden your knowledge of film and TV cultures by attending events, screenings and talks at the award-winning Birkbeck Cinema and the Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image. What you will learn On this MA, you will gain a deep understanding of film, television and screen media in historical and contemporary contexts. London-based classes and your term overseas will help you to develop analytical, language and industry-relevant skills. You will also build professional experience and networks through work placements while learning from world-leading scholars and industry practitioners to develop strong critical-thinking, writing and communication skills for future careers and academic research.

Film, Media and Cultural Studies