MA by Research Film, Theatre and Television
Reading, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* new international students: £25,850 | new UK/Republic of Ireland students: £11,750
Introduction
Pursue flexible postgraduate research with our MA by Research Film, Theatre & Television.
This research-intensive master’s programme is designed for students who want to explore a specialised area of film, theatre or television.
The programme offers:
- Flexible structure. Tailor the programme to your personal interests and schedule.
- One-to-one supervision. Work with one of our Department’s world-class specialists.
- Independent and taught study. In addition to completing a dissertation or practical project, you will study two taught modules in the subject area of your choice.
The programme creates a direct route into PhD study, but it’s also suitable for those who want to specialise as theorists, critics, artists, archivists, or producers.
Your learning environment
Work alongside expert academics in the Department of Film, Theatre & Television, where 100% of our research was judged to be of international standing [1]. You will have access to the Department’s:
- research projects and activities
- special collections
- technical facilities and purpose-built spaces in the state-of-the-art Minghella Studios.
Alongside your guided independent research and two taught modules, you will have the chance to further hone your skills through research training offered by our Doctoral and Researcher College.
You will also have a dedicated supervisor to oversee your dissertation or practical project in film, theatre or television.
Your taught modules will include a mix of seminars, tutorials, workshops with industry representatives, external visits and technical training.
Flexible study options for MA by Research Film, Theatre & Television students
You can study this programme full-time over one year, or part-time over two years.
You will also choose between two pathways:
- MA by Research in Film and Television
- MA by Research in Theatre
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs.
We have a number of scholarships available for our master's students.
Curriculum
Compulsory modules
- Dissertation or Practical Project: Conduct independent research, with the advice and support of teaching staff, and demonstrate your knowledge and skills in in film/television and/or theatre through an extended project. Your project will focus on a particular critical/theoretical issue or subject in the form a practical project, with supporting analytical documentation or an extended piece of writing.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.
You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.
Career Opportunities
This programme is ideal as a path to doctoral study.
It’s also suitable for those who want to specialise as:
- academics
- theorists
- critics
- artists
- archivists
- producers.
Overall, 91.6% of graduates from the School of Arts and Communication Design are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data (c) HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22, includes all School of Arts and Communication Design responders).