IMACS: International Master in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies (MLitt)

This two-year MLitt degree offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive training in film and media studies while participating in a network of 17 leading programmes in Europe, Canada and Brazil.

Students enrolled in the programme spend their first and last semesters at St Andrews, and the remaining two semesters at partner institutions.

Entry requirements

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

Application requirements

• CV outlining your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
• covering letter or personal statement
• sample of your own, single-authored academic written work in English (2000 words)
• two original signed academic references
• academic transcripts and degree certificates

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

After your degree

Careers

A Film Studies degree opens doors to many careers including academia, creative industries, development, distribution, film festival and cinema programming, arts administration, media management, film and TV research, journalism, publishing, advertising, cultural entrepreneurship, non-governmental organisations, marketing, public relations and education.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Further study

Many of our graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews or elsewhere.