MLitt in Film & Television Studies

Program Overview

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The University of Glasgow's MLitt in Film & Television Studies offers an in-depth exploration of critical approaches and methodologies in the field. This program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of film and television studies as a discipline and equip them with advanced research skills. Graduates can pursue careers in the media and creative industries or continue their academic research in film and television studies. The program is based at the Gilmorehill Centre, which houses the international journal Screen and hosts the annual Screen conference.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Master of Letters (MLitt) in Film & Television Studies

The University of Glasgow's MLitt in Film & Television Studies offers an in-depth exploration of critical approaches and methodologies in the field. This program is designed to equip graduates with advanced research skills and a comprehensive understanding of film and television studies as a discipline. This program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of critical approaches and methodologies within film and television studies. It also aims to equip students with advanced research skills to prepare them for further postgraduate research in this field.

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Objectives:

• Develop advanced level understanding of specific aspects of film and television via the exploration of research strategies appropriate to the two mediums.
• Establish the full focus of Film and Television Studies as a discipline and suggest ways in which its boundaries are being re-drawn by new screen cultures and technologies.
• Facilitate contact and critical engagement with film, television, and creative arts organizations in Glasgow through site visits and guest speakers.
• Offer a curriculum that is forward-thinking in its approach to issues of equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Place an equal emphasis on television alongside film studies.
• Allow students to socialize and collaborate with Film Curation and Filmmaking and Media Arts students who are also taught out of the Gilmorehill Centre.

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Outline:

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Structure:

The MLitt program consists of four core courses, an option course, and the dissertation:

• Semester 1:
• HISTORY OF FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES (30 credits)
• Semester 2:
• RESEARCH METHODS AND DISSERTATION PREPARATION (30 credits)
• ADVANCED TOPICS IN FILM STUDIES (20 credits)
• ADVANCED TOPICS IN TELEVISION STUDIES (20 credits)
• Semester 1 or 2 (depending on the year):
• Option Course (20 credits)

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Available Option Courses:

• Experimental Art and Media
• Festivals
• Making Time: Performing and Thinking Temporalities in the Creative Arts

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Dissertation:

Students can choose to complete either a:

• 15,000-word dissertation

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Assessment:

The program uses various assessment methods, including:

• Essays
• Dissertations
• Presentations
• Projects
• Examinations

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Teaching:

The program utilizes various teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Independent study
The program is taught by a team of experienced and internationally renowned academics.

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Careers:

Graduates of the MLitt in Film & Television Studies can pursue a range of careers in the media and creative industries, including:

• Film education
• Festival management and programming
• Arts administration
• Television
• Academia
• Public sector
• Research
The program also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate research in film and television studies.

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Other:

• The program is based at the Gilmorehill Centre, which houses the international journal Screen and hosts the annual Screen conference every summer.
• The program is particularly relevant as preparation for further postgraduate research in film and television.
• The program is one of very few in the UK that places an equal emphasis on television.
• Students have the opportunity to socialise and collaborate with Film Curation and Filmmaking and Media Arts students.

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Conclusion:

The University of Glasgow's MLitt in Film & Television Studies is a rigorous and comprehensive program designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of careers within the film and television industries or for further academic research.

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Tuition Fees:

• MLitt:
• Full-time: £10650
• Part-time: £1184 per 20 credits
• International & EU:
• Full-time: £25290

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Deposits:

• International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2000 within four weeks of an offer being made.

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Additional Fees:

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
• Registration/exam only fee: £170

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Funding Opportunities:

• The University of Glasgow offers a variety of scholarships and awards for postgraduate students, including:
• University of Glasgow College of Arts and Humanities South Asia Award
• College of Arts Widening Participation Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
• Beatrix Whistler and James McNeill Whistler Scholarship
• Southeast Asia Distinction Award
• GREAT Scholarships 2024- Greece, Nigeria, Egypt and Turkey
• The Snowdon Trust Master’s Scholarship
• Banco de Mexico
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• PGT Excellence Scholarship
• Climate Leadership Scholarships
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Master’s grant
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• Chevening Scholarship
• Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Schemes
• Vice Chancellor EU Award
• EU Welcome Award
• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
• University of Glasgow African Partners Award
• University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Partners Award
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
• CONICyT (La Comsion Nacional de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica de Chile)
• University of Glasgow Chancellor’s Award
• India Merit Award
• University of Glasgow Chancellor’s Award (Nigeria)
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Alumni Discount
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Access Scholarship
• Postgraduate Student Loan (NI)
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize

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Currency:

• All fees are listed in British Pounds Sterling (GBP).