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Oxford Brookes University: Film Studies: Popular Cinema
| Institution | Oxford Brookes University |
|---|---|
| Department | Arts |
| Web | http://www.brookes.ac.uk |
| arts-enquiry@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484959 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Establish a historically-informed and critically aware understanding of popular cinema and how it reflects and shapes the world we live in.
You’ll develop strong working knowledge of analytical and theoretical contexts. We take an innovative, academically rigorous approach to the analysis of film culture. Areas of study include:
- Digital humanities - analysis of big data to explore cultural responses to cinema
- Scriptwriting and story development
- Narration in classical Hollywood
- Popular European and East Asian cinema.
In your final semester, you will undertake a dissertation on an area of your choice utilising the research skills you’ve gained.
You’ll be taught by an academic team who are leading researchers and widely published across a range of specialisms. Oxford Brookes is home to a rich film culture research community. Industry experts, from technical specialists to leading directors and journalists, contribute directly to the course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an Arts and Humanities subject or similar discipline. Previous study of film is desirable but not essential. Selection will be normally made following an interview. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| EU | 16500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Establish a historically-informed and critically aware understanding of popular cinema and how it reflects and shapes the world we live in.
You’ll develop strong working knowledge of analytical and theoretical contexts. We take an innovative, academically rigorous approach to the analysis of film culture. Areas of study include:
- Digital humanities - analysis of big data to explore cultural responses to cinema
- Scriptwriting and story development
- Narration in classical Hollywood
- Popular European and East Asian cinema.
In your final semester, you will undertake a dissertation on an area of your choice utilising the research skills you’ve gained.
You’ll be taught by an academic team who are leading researchers and widely published across a range of specialisms. Oxford Brookes is home to a rich film culture research community. Industry experts, from technical specialists to leading directors and journalists, contribute directly to the course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an Arts and Humanities subject or similar discipline. Previous study of film is desirable but not essential. Selection will be normally made following an interview. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Establish a historically-informed and critically aware understanding of popular cinema and how it reflects and shapes the world we live in.
You’ll develop strong working knowledge of analytical and theoretical contexts. We take an innovative, academically rigorous approach to the analysis of film culture. Areas of study include:
Digital humanities - analysis of big data to explore cultural responses to cinema
Scriptwriting and story development
Narration in classical Hollywood
Popular European and East Asian cinema.
In your final semester, you will undertake a dissertation on an area of your choice utilising the research skills you’ve gained.
You’ll be taught by an academic team who are leading researchers and widely published across a range of specialisms. Oxford Brookes is home to a rich film culture research community. Industry experts, from technical specialists to leading directors and journalists, contribute directly to the course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an Arts and Humanities subject or similar discipline. Previous study of film is desirable but not essential. Selection will be normally made following an interview. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| EU | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8350 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Establish a historically-informed and critically aware understanding of popular cinema and how it reflects and shapes the world we live in.
You’ll develop strong working knowledge of analytical and theoretical contexts. We take an innovative, academically rigorous approach to the analysis of film culture. Areas of study include:
Digital humanities - analysis of big data to explore cultural responses to cinema
Scriptwriting and story development
Narration in classical Hollywood
Popular European and East Asian cinema.
In your final semester, you will undertake a dissertation on an area of your choice utilising the research skills you’ve gained.
You’ll be taught by an academic team who are leading researchers and widely published across a range of specialisms. Oxford Brookes is home to a rich film culture research community. Industry experts, from technical specialists to leading directors and journalists, contribute directly to the course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an Arts and Humanities subject or similar discipline. Previous study of film is desirable but not essential. Selection will be normally made following an interview. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 4175 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4175 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4175 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4175 GBP for Year 1 |
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