Overview

Within the Film Studies programme at the University of Essex , you can explore different world cinemas and research the history of film, film theory, comparative and new media, festivals and media platforms, as well as contexts of film and media production and reception. The breadth of our staff expertise will enable you to undertake research that is interdisciplinary and innovative in nature, and you will be supported throughout your studies by regular contact with your supervisor and advisory board.

Your future

Our graduates have gone on to undertake successful careers in production and academia, as well as other careers.. Other past students in the Department are now established as university lecturers, teachers, publishers, publishers’ editors, journalists, arts administrators, theatre artistic directors, and translators.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Journalism

Literature

Theatre Studies

Film Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadlines: to be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

A 2.2 degree in Creative Writing, Theatre/Drama Studies, Literature, Film and Media Studies, Modern Languages , Art History, Music, Philosophy, History, American Studies, Performance studies, Journalism, Law, Politics and Sociology.

You may be asked to provide a piece of creative writing if you do not hold a degree in a relevant field.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20625 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Colchester

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