Film is the most important mass medium and art form of modern times. Shaping our modes of perception and communication, it is popular in its appeal and radical in its practices. It has transformed our ways of seeing and storytelling.
Filmmaking and criticism is an area of immense interest, pleasure, and creativity. Supported by state-of-the-art new film teaching and production facilities, the MA in Film and Visual Studies at Queen's aims to offer a rich, diverse curriculum designed to enable students to specialise in practice-based and critical approaches to film, and other media arts.
In particular, students will develop skills in the analysis of film and media arts and apply these skills in the production of creative projects, and critical work.
Throughout the programme, students will acquire basic or enhanced film production skills. They will also acquire transferable skills valued by employers: creative thinking, verbal and visual communication, problem solving, project management, and teamwork.
Students will take a number of compulsory and optional modules, a sample of which are listed below:
Compulsory:
Optional:
Universities in the United Kingdom use a centralized system of undergraduate application: University and College Admissions Service (UCAS). It is used by both domestic and international students. Students have to register on the UCAS website before applying to the university. They will find all the necessary information about the application process on this website. Some graduate courses also require registration on this website, but in most cases students have to apply directly to the university. Some universities also accept undergraduate application through Common App (the information about it could be found on universities' websites).
Both undergraduate and graduate students may receive three types of responses from the university. The first one, “unconditional offer” means that you already reached all requirements and may be admitted to the university. The second one, “conditional offer” makes your admission possible if you fulfill some criteria – for example, have good grades on final exams. The third one, “unsuccessful application” means that you, unfortunately, could not be admitted to the university of you choice.
All universities require personal statement, which should include the reasons to study in the UK and the information about personal and professional goals of the student and a transcript, which includes grades received in high school or in the previous university.
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences (single or combined Honours). A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be accepted if a candidate can demonstrate relevant professional experience as a filmmaker or visual artist.
Admission under the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) may be considered for this course.
International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.
For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this programme, our partner INTO Queen's University Belfastoffers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability to entry to this programme. Please click the links below for more information:
Applicants from the UK and other EU countries
Please note: Where it states 'UK residents' qualifying residency and citizenship/nationality criteria apply.
* Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) Postgraduate Research Studentships
Funded by the Department of Employment and Learning, these are offered in most subject areas.
UK residents: fees plus maintenance
Other EU residents: fees only
* DEL (CAST) Co-operative Awards in Science and Technology
These awards are for specific research projects in collaboration with an industrial sponsor in the following Schools/areas: Biomedical Sciences in School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences; School of Biological Sciences; School of Pharmacy; School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering; School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the School of Mathematics and Physics.
UK residents: fees plus maintenance
Other EU residents: fees only
A CAST studentship may also include a contribution from the industrial collaborating body.
Visit the School websites listed above for details concerning potential DEL CAST
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Awards are available for both Masters and Doctoral degrees in humanities subject areas.
Applicants should apply via Queen's for funding and should not apply directly to AHRC.
UK residents: fees plus maintenance
Other EU residents: fees only
Queen's School Funding Opportunities
Some Schools have funding available for postgraduate PhD or taught Masters courses.
North-South Postgraduate Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students undertaking a recognised Masters or the first year of a PhD programme (taught or research) in the other Irish jurisdiction.
Applicants from outside the EU
If you are applying to Queen's from outside the EU, you are advised to explore fully the funding opportunities for studying in the UK available from sources in your own country. Some closing dates are as early as a year before commencing studies, so please make sure to apply in good time.
Some of the main awards are listed:
Department for International Development (DFID) Shared Scholarship Scheme
This award is for specific one-year taught postgraduate courses. The award cover tuition fees, a maintenance grant and travel costs. Only students from developing Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply.
British Chevening Awards
* The Foreign and Commonwealth Office funds a number of British Chevening scholaships for postgraduate study, mainly for one-year taught Masters degrees.
* Candidates must apply directly to the University for admission before applying for a Chevening Scholarship. Contact the British Embassy, British High Commission or British Council Office in your own country.
Applicants from USA
If you are a US citizen, you are eligible to apply for the following awards tenable at Queen's
George J Mitchell Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarships
Mary McNeill Scholarship (for US and Canadian citizens undertaking MA Irish Studies
