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Research

MA

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

The MA by Research in Film, Theatre & Television is a flexible, research-focused program allowing students to explore specialized areas with one-on-one supervision from experts. It includes independent study and taught modules, preparing graduates for PhD pathways or careers in various creative fields.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 9, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Whole course
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£11,750£11,750
EU£25,850£25,850
England£11,750£11,750
Northern Ireland£11,750£11,750
Scotland£11,750£11,750
Wales£11,750£11,750
Channel Islands£11,750£11,750
International£25,850£25,850

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Dissertation or Practical Project

    Core
  • Exploring Screen Practices

    Core
  • Film Programming and Film Festivals

    Core

About

Overview

This research-intensive master’s programme is tailored for students interested in specialized areas of film, theatre, or television.

Programme Features

  • Flexible Structure: Customize the programme to fit personal interests and schedules.
  • One-to-One Supervision: Collaborate with world-class specialists in the Department.
  • Independent and Taught Study: Complete a dissertation or practical project alongside two taught modules in your chosen subject area.
  • Pathway to PhD: Provides a direct route into PhD study, while also catering to those aiming to become theorists, critics, artists, archivists, or producers.

Further Information

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Subject Area Information

Television Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the history, theory, and cultural impact of television as a medium, covering technical aspects of production and sociopolitical implications of content.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Television Studies

  • 2. Television History

  • 3. Television Production

  • 4. Television Genres

  • 5. Television and Society

  • 6. Global Television

  • 7. Television Criticism

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Technical Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Communication Skills

Career

Television Studies equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for various careers in the television industry, academia, and media criticism.

Potential Professions
  • Television Producer

    Overseeing the production of television programs from concept to final product.

  • Scriptwriter

    Writing scripts for television shows, including dramas, comedies, and reality TV.

  • Television Director

    Directing the creative aspects of television production, including camera work and actor performances.

  • Media Critic

    Writing reviews and critical essays on television programs for publications or online platforms.

  • Broadcast Journalist

    Reporting news and creating news segments for television.

  • Media Researcher

    Conducting research on television audiences, programming, and industry trends.

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