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.
WHY QUEEN'S?
- State-of-the-art digital production and post-production facilities, as well as substantial lighting and grips kits, and a new purpose-built 'black box', giving students the opportunity to film in a multi-purpose, professionally equipped studio.
- Strong contacts with the local film and broadcast industry, enabling us to organise regular meetings with industry professionals, workshops, and placements for students interested in a career in film and the creative industries.
- We are an Avid Learning Partner, and Film students are offered the opportunity to become certified in the use of both Media Composer video editing and Pro Tools audio editing, an industry qualification and valuable addition to any CV.
- Screenings, lectures, and seminars are held in Screen 2 of the Drama and Film Centre - the newly refurbished cinema we share with Northern Ireland's leading independent cinema, the Queen's Film Theatre (QFT).
Students will take a number of compulsory and optional modules, a sample of which are listed below:
Compulsory:
- Major Creative Project or Dissertation (Double weighted)
- Postgraduate Training: 'Making Knowledge Work'
- Research Methods in Critical and Creative Practice
Optional:
- Cinema, History, Memory
- Film Censorship, Regulation, and Audiences
- Film Industries and Digital Cultures
- Film Practice Workshops and Project Development
- Photographic Practice
- Political Film: Form and Conflict
- Screenwriting.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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:
- English for University Study - an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
- Pre-sessional English - a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English
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
