University of Exeter
Film and Screen Studies MA
University of Exeter

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

  • Benefit from the opportunity to acquire research skills and curatorial expertise with access to our Digital Humanities Lab and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum – the only university film museum in the country
  • Delve into the latest methodologies, concepts and research trends at the intersection of film, television and media studies including archival screen studies
  • Benefit from innovative, research-led teaching, varied modules and an interdisciplinary approach
  • Opportunities to network with industry professionals through our successful 'Creative Dialogues' lecture series
  • Varied career opportunities such as cultural heritage, journalism, communications, film festival management, screenwriting, film and media industry, lecturing and teaching and Doctoral research
  • To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page

**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Film and Screen Studies, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent in a related discipline.

While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criterion, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

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About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

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Student composition of University of Exeter

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postgraduates:
6895
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29870
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