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University of East Anglia UEA: Film Studies

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 Whether you're watching the latest blockbuster in a multiplex or exploring lesser–known films from around the world, cinema is a vital part of our culture. At UEA, we've always been at the forefront, being among the first British universities to offer degree courses in film studies. Today, our academics remain among the most respected in the world for their research, teaching and creative work.

Our innovative MA in Film Studies enables you to explore film cultures, stretching from the historic to the contemporary, and learn about the ways in which the global film industry has developed and operates. Your first semester provides you with the advanced knowledge you’d expect from a postgraduate programme, with modules that are designed to deepen your understanding of the theories, histories, and methods central to the discipline. You'll learn about the workings of the global film industry and the ways in which local, national and transnational film industries work together

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. Our optional modules provide you with a chance to develop your learning further and shape the specific focus of your studies to reflect your own career aims and ambitions. Each module is designed to equip you with advanced knowledge, skills, and understanding, all of which will be consolidated in your final research project.

This MA emphasises the real-world application of creative and critical thinking. It’s designed to equip you with demonstrable personal and professional skills and offers you the opportunity to take advantage of our excellent facilities and industry partnerships. The celebrated East Anglian Film Archive, home to thousands of films dating back as far as 1896, is available to you to explore, and serves as a rich resource to inspire your own research. We also have close links with the British Film Institute in London, and work locally with the Norwich Film Festival and Norfolk Screen.

When you graduate from UEA, you'll do so with a keen critical understanding and the knowledge and skills required to flourish within the digital workplace. You'll gain confidence by developing your communication and self-management skills while also gaining real-world experience through working at a film festival.

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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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