The MA in Film Studies is a full-time programme, running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

An applicant will have a primary degree of at least Second Class Honours Grade I in the Humanities. Successful applicants will normally have evidence of successful performance in undergraduate modules taken in Film Studies and/or practical/professional expertise or qualification in the area. Applications from students with a Second Class Honours Grade II degree in a suitable subject may also be considered. These applicants may be requested to submit a proposal and/or attend an interview. All candidates must satisfy a Selection Committee who may request applicants to provide letters of reference.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
FX6003 Research Methodologies Seminar (5 credits)
FX6007 Advanced Studies in Film: American Cinema (10 credits)
FX6013 Advanced Studies in Film: World Cinema (10 credits)
plus
20 credits from the following:
CS6104 Digital Video Capture and Packaging (5 credits)*
CS6504 Digital Video Project (5 credits)*
FX6004 Film, Feminism and Psychoanalysis (10 credits)
FX6006 Music and Cinema (10 credits)
FX6010 Irish Cinema: History, Contexts, Aesthetics (10 credits)
FX6012 Seminar on Film Studies (10 credits)

Note: *CS6104 and CS6504 must be taken together. Maximum 6 students.

Part II
FX6001 Dissertation in Film Studies (45 credits)

Note: Not all optional modules may be available in a given year.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Film Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Film Studies.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Film Studies (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Develop their knowledge to an advanced level in the study of 20th and 21st century film;
• Understand connections between theoretical, aesthetic, social and cultural contexts in the study of films;
• Develop independent critical and research methods and scholarly research, writing and debate;
• Introduce key concepts in film studies.

Programme Learning Outcomes for the Postgraduate Certificate in Film Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Develop their knowledge to an advanced level in the study of 20th and 21st century film;
• Understand connections between theoretical, aesthetic, social and cultural contexts in the study of films;
• Develop independent critical and research methods and scholarly research, writing and debate;
• Introduce key concepts in film studies.