MA Film & Visual Culture
About this course
MA in Photography, focusing on visual culture, film history, and cinematic analysis over a four-year duration. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. The curriculum includes assessed academic writing modules and a final-year dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Introduction to Visual Culture
- Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience
- Visualising Modernity
- Visualising Revolution
- Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £32,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of MA Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MA Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.