Film Studies (MLitt)

The MLitt in Film Studies helps students master a range of advanced research skills and acquire knowledge related to the construction and analysis of the moving image, the past and present-day realities of various national and regional film traditions, the dynamics of the global film industry, and the theoretical approaches related to film.

Course information

The MLitt in Film Studies is a one-year taught programme run by the Department of Film Studies. The programme approaches the study of film through a varied intellectual approach, exploring cinema in a global context. You will discover filmmaking cultures outside the canon and examine film through new cultural, theoretical and historical perspectives.

Highlights

• The Department of Film Studies at St Andrews receives regular visits from high-profile film scholars, critics and film industry personalities, ranging from Joe Russo to Ian Christie, Patricio Guzmán to Gina Marchetti.
• Students have the opportunity to experience and present their work at a regular series of research events (including research talks, workshops and screenings).
• The Film Studies postgraduate community mixes MLitt and PhD students in friendly and collaborative ways.
• Students collaborate closely with staff as all modules adopt research-led teaching, exploring the latest developments and research within the discipline.

Careers

A Film Studies degree opens doors to many careers including:

• academia
• advertising
• arts administration
• creative industries
• cultural entrepreneurship
• development
• distribution
• education
• film and TV research
• film festival and cinema programming
• journalism
• marketing
• media management
• non-governmental organisations
• public relations
• publishing.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Students need to have a good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.