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University of East Anglia UEA: Film Studies and Curation

Institution University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile
Department School of Media, Language and Communication Studies
Web https://www.uea.ac.uk
Email admissions@uea.ac.uk
Telephone 01603 591515
Study type Taught

Summary

Overview Do you want to turn your love of film into a career in film festivals, archiving, research or any other aspect of the rich world of film studies and curation? If so, this course is perfect for you. It combines UEA's unique legacy and experience in film studies with advanced practical emphasis on film curation. As well as deepening your understanding of the medium of film itself, this industry-facing course is designed to furnish you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a range of creative and curatorial roles in the screen industries and heritage sector.

  • Be part of the only postgraduate course to combine the advanced study of film theory and history with professional understanding and experience of film curation and film archiving

  • Work with academics to organise and curate public-facing film festivals like the Green Film Festival

  • Gain practical experience of creating and curating new content using resources such as the East Anglian Film Archive’s collection of thousands of films dating back to 1896 and the StudioCanal paper archives documenting film classics

Film Studies and Film Archiving have been taught at UEA for 50 years. Our academics are among the most respected in the world for their research, teaching and creative work. We have trained the screen heritage professionals who now run some of the leading film organisations and film archives across the world. This Master's programme looks to the future, helping you develop the skills and opportunities needed to harness the latest ideas and technologies for curation as it develops across film’s second century (and beyond).

With our innovative MA in Film Studies and Curation, you'll explore film cultures, stretching from the historic to the contemporary. You'll learn about the workings of the global film industry and the ways in which local, national and transnational film industries work together, while gaining knowledge of the theories, histories and methods central to the discipline of film studies. You'll also learn how to apply those methods in professional contexts through curating film practices, working on film festivals, and digitally preserving archival materials.

You'll learn about the workings of the screen heritage sector through hands-on curatorial work with film and through collection-based research with our industry partners. You'll also work alongside academics as they organise and curate public-facing film festivals, learning about important aspects of the film industry that are often hidden from view. You can take optional modules that develop practical learning in heritage management and digital media production, depending on your own career aims and ambitions.

When you graduate with this Master's from UEA, you'll do so with a deep critical understanding, professional knowledge and the practical skills required to flourish within a range of roles within the screen industries and heritage sectors.

Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

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East Anglia

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.

Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …

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