Film Studies – MA/PgDip/PgCert

This course provides graduates who have a specialist interest in cinema and television the chance to • develop a high degree of competence in the formal analysis of film
• relate such analysis to broader historical and theoretical considerations
• investigate, at an advanced level, issues and problems related to the development of film studies
• explore a number of specialised areas of film studies with staff internationally renowned for their expertise in these fields

Films are shown in our purpose-built film theatre, the Void. It combines new technology, including Blu-ray and DVD through an HD digital projector, with older technology, including 40-year-old Westrex 7000 35mm projectors. These projectors can show both recent and rare, culturally valuable films in their original cinema format, including silent films at the correct speed.

We are one of the few universities in the country that have these capabilities. You can view films as they were originally meant to be seen, an experience that cannot be replicated through DVD alone. The Dolby 5.1 surround-sound system enhances your viewing experience.

The Void also hosts extracurricular activities such as the Student Union Film Society and was used as part of the international documentary film festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest, in November 2009.

You have access to our learning centre which has
• thousands of films on DVD, Blu-ray and videotape
• a large collection of cinema books and journals
• individual viewing facilities for private study with access to the British Film Institute's SIFT database

Full-time and part-time studyEach module of the taught course is one semester long (normally September to December and January to May). The dissertation is prepared in the summer (June to August) by full-time students and in the third year of study by part-time students.

Full-time students normally complete the diploma in two semesters and the MA in one calendar year.

Part-time students normally complete the diploma in two years and the MA in three years.

Funding
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) awards studentships to UK and EU students. These awards are highly competitive and based on merit so careful preparation of your application is essential.

To give enough time to make an appropriate application we strongly recommend applying for the course before the end of January. Up-to-date details of the AHRB studentship scheme can be found at www.ahrb.ac.uk