MA Film & Television Studies
About this course
MA in Film & Television Studies, a politics and international relations and drama degree examining cinema and television as major cultural forces. The course includes connections with creative and cultural organisations, featuring talks from policymakers and screen practitioners. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Screen Analysis and Screen Histories. Year 2 explores the subject further via Screen Industries and Screen Experiences. Year 3 advances the study with Film Analysis and Television Analysis.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MA Film & Television Studies (P390) at the University of Glasgow for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Modules
- Screen Analysis
- Screen Histories
- Screen Industries
- Screen Experiences
- Film Analysis
- Television Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Film & Television Studies at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of MA Film & Television Studies at University of Glasgow do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Film & Television Studies at University of Glasgow?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Film & Television Studies at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
Does MA Film & Television Studies at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Film & Television Studies at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.