Film Studies (Taught)

Our MSc in Film Studies is a long-established and stimulating programme that allows you to explore central concepts in the development of film-philosophy and film theory with an emphasis on European and American cinema.

Our students engage closely with the analysis of film and the history of cinema aesthetics and interpretation.

The programme will provide you with the analytical and critical tools for the investigation of individual films and filmmakers and the opportunity to discuss these in relation to film philosophies, aesthetics, film movements and genres as well as contexts of production and reception.

Our academic staff expertise ranges from historical considerations of the development of the moving image to philosophical engagements with contemporary cinema. We also support studies in television and screen media.

Why Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ideal environment for the study of film as it is home to outstanding art-house cinemas, a lively cinephile culture and the annual world-renowned Edinburgh International Film Festival.

As part of a supportive and international community, you will be able to connect and share your passion with other students working on visual culture across the School of Literatures, Languages and Culture (LLC).

You will also have the opportunity to:

• hear from and meet with visiting speakers in our Edinburgh Film Seminar series

• contribute to the Edinburgh Film Podcast

• publish work in our magazine, The Film Dispatch