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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,600 - ≈ € 12,280 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Kingston University
This course focuses on a range of current approaches to film studies and provides an in-depth study of specific areas of cinema such as American Independent, European, British and Far-Eastern cinema. You will look at developments in film history and theory by focusing on specific countries and their emerging cinemas.
What will you study?
You will study all that is new, vital and innovative in contemporary and emergent cinemas. You will evaluate and critically analyse a range of perspectives on cinema in light of contemporary developments, shifting cultural alliances and patterns of cross-fertilisations. You will be introduced to the main areas of debate in the history of film criticism. You will also learn the research skills required to conduct independent study such as your dissertation project.
Contents
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Core modules
* British Cinema 1960-1990
* Cinematic Animals: Monsters, Beasts and Humans on Film
* Film Analysis and Theory
* Film Research Methods
* Film Studies Dissertation
* Gender and Sexuality in European Cinema
* Mapping World Cinema
* New Hollywood: from the mainstream to the margins
* Place and Identity in European Cinema(s)
Optional modules
* No modules available
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A second class degree or above in a Humanities subject (Film, Media Studies, Languages, History, English, etc) or in the History of Art, Fine Art or other studio-based subjects which include an art historical or contextual studies component, or another area appropriate to the degree.
Consideration is also given to non-standard entrants with relevant work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and intellectual achievement required to undertake the course.
When a candidate´s first language is not English, advanced English language competence in the form of appropriate certificated learning (IELTS requirement of 6.5 in each tested category or equivalent) must be demonstrated.
The Faculty warmly welcomes mature students.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
Many of the courses that we run are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies within their respective fields. As part of our commitment to providing quality, relevant courses we seek accreditation and recognition wherever possible. In fact the Higher Education Funding Council of England awarded us a quality rating for 'Excellence in teaching'.
Kingston Business School is also one of an elite number of UK business schools with Association of MBA accreditation of our MBA courses. Plus we have received EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development for several of our postgraduate and undergraduate business programmes; only the second UK business school to receive this accreditation.
To view a full list of our accreditations, please visit our website.
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