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    MA Film Studies

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    Southampton, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £28,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    90
    Credits
    £50.00
    App fee

    MA Film Studies at University of Southampton is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Southampton, GB. Tuition is £28,700.

    About the program

    Examines the evolution of cinema as art, business, and cultural-historical artifact from earliest images to present day. Covers film theory and history including classical and post-classical approaches, industry issues, and optional topics like auteur filmmakers or digital screen cultures, culminating in a 15,000-word dissertation.

    Focus: both
    201-250 (QS Subject Rankings for Communication and Media Studies) | 2nd for Communication and Media Studies research quality (Complete University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    2 years (Graduate Route)

    $10,224.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA Film Studies at University of Southampton cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA Film Studies at University of Southampton is £28,700 across 90 required credits.
    Is MA Film Studies at University of Southampton online or in-person?
    MA Film Studies at University of Southampton is offered in-person.
    How long does MA Film Studies at University of Southampton take to complete?
    MA Film Studies at University of Southampton is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA Film Studies at University of Southampton?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 degree
    What work-permit options follow MA Film Studies at University of Southampton?
    Post-completion work rights for MA Film Studies at University of Southampton: 2 years (Graduate Route)