Overview
This pioneering MA in Film Programming and Curating at Birkbeck, University of London offers students a comprehensive exploration of the various methodologies involved in the curation and programming of films. Located in London, a global media hub, the course leverages its setting to facilitate networking opportunities and engagement with significant film events, enhancing students' understanding of contemporary curatorial practices.
Why Film Programming and Curating at Birkbeck?
Birkbeck, University of London, has earned a reputation as one of the top universities in the UK for Art and Design research, as recognised in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. The programme is taught by leading academics and industry professionals, providing students with insights from guest speakers, film programmers, and archivists through workshops and site visits. The Birkbeck Cinema, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, serves as a central hub for the course, allowing students to experience films in optimal conditions.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
The tuition fees for the Film Programming and Curating MA are as follows:
- Full-time home students: £12,750 per year
- Part-time home students: £6,375 per year
- Full-time international students: £22,230 per year
- Part-time international students: £11,115 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, covering a range of topics essential for understanding film programming and curatorial practice. Students will engage with:
- Theories of spectatorship and audience engagement
- Exhibition sites and the architecture of film experiences
- The role of archives and the curation of diverse film collections
- Practical aspects of programming films and audience interaction
- Curatorial approaches for specific contexts, such as film festivals
Students must complete modules worth a total of 180 credits, including four compulsory modules, two core modules, and a final project.
Guaranteed Work Experience
The programme includes a mandatory placement at a cultural institution or film centre, providing hands-on experience that is crucial for professional development.
Careers with Film Programming and Curating
Graduates of this MA are well-prepared for diverse career paths within the creative arts, media, and cultural sectors. Many alumni have progressed to work with prestigious film festivals, cultural organisations, and film archives, including the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the BFI Southbank. Others have established careers as freelance curators or within film marketing organisations. The comprehensive careers service at Birkbeck supports students in navigating their career journeys, connecting their academic experiences with future ambitions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History Theory Methods
- Artists' Film: the museum, the gallery and beyond
- Curating Film, Sharing Passions
- Shaping Contemporary Film Culture A: The Essay Film and the Archive
- Shaping Contemporary Film Culture B: Themes in Film Festivals
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above), or overseas equivalent.
- You are required to complete a 700-1000-word written exercise by choosing a film that you have recently seen and explaining how you would programme it for an audience.
- On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
- The application form
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- Statistical information
- English proficiency
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents20340 GBP / year≈ 20340 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12450 GBP / year≈ 12450 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Part-time home students: £6,225 per year
- Part-time international students: £10,170 per year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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