Film and Screen Media (MA)
The MA in Film and Screen Media is a one-year taught course that offers advanced-level critical skills in the disciplines of Film and Screen Media, training in digital filmmaking, and transferrable IT/web skills. The MA combines theory and practice, with an emphasis on encouraging students’ academic skills and creativity (in filmmaking; film/media journalism; cultural administration). Students will avail of specialised tuition and supervision, and may also opt to take up voluntary placements in festivals, offered throughout the programme year. The unique theory and practice blended programme and the range of learning methods offered by the Department means that students have greater flexibility in shaping the kind of programme they want, and can pursue their interests in theoretical and cultural studies, creative practice, critical writing, or the culture industry. This distinctive blend of theory, creative practice, and industry links is unique in Ireland
The MA in Film and Screen Media is a 90-credit programme with both a taught and a research component. Students take core modules and a selection of optional modules and complete either a traditional research dissertation or a practice-based project under expert supervision.
Students will avail of specialised tuition in the areas of film and screen media and digital filmmaking, and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, that include large screen and surround sound system; Apple™ lab; digital cameras and industry-standard filmmaking equipment; and teaching and performance space, all located in the heart of one of the most beautiful University campuses in Ireland. Students can also avail of specialised Apple™ training in our newly established Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Bachelor Degree
2H2 Equivalent
- Where first division is awarded at 60%, a grade of 60-65% is equivalent to a 2H2. Where first division is awarded at 65%, a grade of 65-69% is equivalent to a 2H2
- Minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale
- Minimum CGPA 2.7 on a 4 point scale
2H1 Equivalent
- Where first division is awarded at 60%, a grade of 66-74% is equivalent to a 2H1. Where first division is awarded at 65%, a grade of 70-79% is equivalent to a 2H1
- Minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10 point scale
- Minimum CGPA 3.2 on a 4 point scale
- Course Code: MAFX
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16700 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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