Film Studies, Programming and Curation

Scholarships Available

2 Years Full-time

Main Campus In person

Application deadline 3 Jul 2025

Apply now for Beaconsfield

Film Studies, Programming and Curation

2 Years Full-time

Main Campus In person

Application deadline 3 Jul 2025

Apply now for Beaconsfield

COURSE OVERVIEW

Launch your career in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work. 

Delivered in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), this innovative MA will develop your professional practice in film curation and related fields. The course is delivered by film professionals working in exhibition and distribution, festivals, archives and film criticism, alongside academics and filmmakers, equipping you with everything you need for this industry.

In partnership with BFI

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You’ll learn about the practicalities of film exhibition in a wide range of environments, and how this intersects with other areas of film culture and industry, including distribution and archives.

You will also study the practice of film criticism and comment - including reviewing and critically writing about films, filmmakers and the broader culture. You will also create a video essay to develop your skills in audiovisual criticism. The unique learning environment of the NFTS encourages creative dialogue between makers, curators and critics.

As part of the course, you will also attend film festivals and will have the opportunity to curate or contribute to festivals, seasons, pop up screenings and other events.

Funding Available

The NFTS awards more scholarships and bursaries to British students, relative to the size of our student body, than almost any other educational institution in the UK. If you’re successful at gaining a place on the course, you will be contacted by our funding team with details on how to apply for one of these scholarships.

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