Master of Arts [M.A] (Film, Television and Screen Media (European Pathway))
Field of Study:
£22,049/Yr
Students will have access to world-class postgraduate teaching and research at Birkbeck, and spend one term abroad at a leading university in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy,the Netherlands, Spain, or Canada. This is the only Master's degree in film and screen media in the UK that includes an international exchange with prestigious European and North American universities.
The Master's degree in Film and Screen Media (with Study Abroad) at Birkbeck, University of London encourages students to explore a wide variety of screen media in historical, sociological, aesthetic and anthropological terms and, also, in a variety of cultural and national contexts.
Students can personalise their MA studies and specialise in areas of film and screen media that match intellectual interests and career goals, and for the study abroad element, students can choose the university with the specific strengths and specialisms that will help their develop and deepen particular film and screen media interests. Students will need to have good or very good knowledge of at least one European language in order to take full advantage of this course (for Montreal this language is French). Some universities offer language instruction for Birkbeck students, to help them improve their language skills.
This course has three other pathways: MA Film and Screen Media, MA Film and Screen Media (with Television) and MA Film and Screen Media with Film Programming and Curating.
Partner Institutions
- University Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3
- University degli Studi di Udine
- University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano
- University de Paris Ouest Nanterre La Dfense
- University de Lige
- Ruhr University Bochum
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt
- University Pompeu Fabra Barcelona
- University Lille 3
- University degli Studi Roma 3
- University of Amsterdam
- University de Montral
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Start Date | Oct 15, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £22049 (GBP 22049) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
- Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a subject.
- Student should knowledge of at least one other European language at a level to allow students to follow a postgraduate-level course at one of college partner institutions.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Students are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
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VISA & Work Study
VISA
If students are not from the UK and they do not already have residency here, students may need to apply for a visa.
The visa students apply for varies according to the length of students course:
- Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
- Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa
International students who require a Student visa should apply for their full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If students are living in the UK on a Student visa, they will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).
Career and Placement after Course
Careers and Employability
Graduates go in to careers in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration and education. Possible professions include arts administrator, museum or gallery curator, or teacher. This degree may also be useful in becoming a programme researcher or television/film/video producer.
- Assignment Editor
- Digital Content Producer
- Film Festival programmer
- Film Publicist
- Marketing Director
- Product Designer
- Professor
- Social Video Producer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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