Master of Arts [M.A] [Film And Screen Media] From Birkbeck, University of London

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
• Course is designed for graduates who are new to mass and comunication, so the main requirement is at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent.
• Students are required to complete a 700-1000-word written exercise by choosing a film or television programme which students have recently seen and explaining why you found it innovative.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Students with less than the required level of academic qualification may be considered if they have significant experience in the mass and communication.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Careers and Employability

Graduates go in to careers in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration, education, publishing and film criticism. Possible professions include arts administrator, museum or gallery curator and teacher. It is also possible to continue on to a PhD which offers employment opportunities in academia and other areas. This degree may also be useful in becoming a programme researcher or television/film/video producer.ÊJobs gained by some of our MA and PhD graduates include:

• Deputy Editor,ÊSight & Sound
• Freelance Editor
• Independent Film Producer
• Temporary Exhibitions Curator, Science Museum
• Curator of Public Programmes, British Film Institute
• Associate Lecturer, University of Surrey
• Reader, KingÕs College London
• Academic Publishing Sales Manager, Taylor & Francis GroupÊ