| UCAS code | 1234 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | September 2024 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Creative Industries |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | 2:1 Honours degree |
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Overview
- Taught by leading academics and guest industry tutors at Exeter alongside industry practitioners and specialist tutors at the London Film School
- Learn about the independent film industry of the 21st century: its practice, history, structure, innovations and challenges
- Become equipped with the business, production, financial and programming knowledge for a successful career in the international film business
- Experience split site study between London and Exeter as well as the opportunity to attend international film markets and festivals
- Receive one-to-one support from an academic supervisor and an industry mentor for your dissertation
Fast Track (current Exeter students)
Contact
Programme Director: Dr Matthew Jones (University of Exeter)
Course Leader: Victoria Thomas (London Film School)
Web: Enquire online
Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72
Develop transferable skills, specialist knowledge and professional experience through interdisciplinary teaching
Home to the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
The biggest film-related archive in the UK outside the British Film Institute
Opportunities for industry networking via masterclasses, Q&As and mentoring for final dissertation
Opportunities for study in the field
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in a subject that includes any coverage of any of these courses: Film Studies, Drama, Business studies, Media and Communication or other creative or business disciplines.
Applications should include a personal statement clearly indicating the applicant’s motivation for studying this programme, and long-term career goals within the international film business market.
While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criterion, if you have a high 2:2 (57% and above) and you are an industry professional or have significant relevant work experience and are seeking an academic qualification or the opportunity to enhance skills or knowledge in this field, we would welcome your application. Any relevant work experience should be highlighted in the application.
Entry requirements for international students
Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
I chose to study the MAIFB programme because it tackles all the processes of the international film business such as marketing, distribution, pitching and networking, business planning, and executive production.
The course increased my confidence and helped me develop the key skills to get into the business side of the industry.
The University’s campus, people, facilities, lecturers and cohorts were a perfect mix of excellence. My favourite thing about the programme was the combination of two cities, London and Exeter, which exposed me to very different lifestyles and perspectives.
Alexandra
MA International Film Business
Course content
The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Fees
2024/25 entry
UK fees per year:
£28,000 full-time
International fees per year:
£28,000 full-time
Scholarships
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This includes over £5 million in scholarships for international students, such as our Global Excellence Scholarships*.
For more information on scholarships, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
*Selected programmes only. Please see the Terms and Conditions for each scheme for further details.
Facilities
At Exeter you will have access to world-class university resources and facilities including the world-renowned Bill Douglas Cinema Museum. The museum holds a unique archival collection with particular strengths in the area of British Film Producers. Housed in the University’s state-of-the-art Research Commons study facility the museum houses more than 70,000 artefacts and includes extensive archival material on selected British film producers. The main University Library also has significant holdings in the area of film studies including books, journals and more than 10,000 films and television programmes on videotape and DVD.
Our Audio-Visual collection in the University library comprises over 12,000 film titles, in addition to books and recordings of American music of all kinds. All our postgraduate students enjoy access to excellent computing facilities. The Postgraduate Common Room in the Queen’s Building provides a relaxing space where postgraduate students can meet and work together in reading and discussion groups.
While in London you will have access to the British Film Institute library and National Film Theatre as well as some of the facilities and expertise of the London Film School. For instance, there are weekly sessions on film aesthetics which you will be able to take part in as well as the industry mentoring programme for your dissertation, and opportunity to work as a producer for an LFS graduation film.
Teaching and research
As an MA International Film Business student you will have access to the world-renowned expertise of the London Film School and the academic excellence and research resources of the University of Exeter. You will also be taught by industry experts and guest tutors, ensuring that the teaching you receive is highly relevant to the sector.
First term
During your first term at the University of Exeter you will engage in a wide-ranging exploration of key markets in the international film business; analysing themes relating to distribution and exhibition, the role of festivals and the marketing of stars, event cinema and the notion of the producer as entrepreneur. Taught by leading academics and industry professionals, you will also learn about theoretical and practical concepts related to finance, investment, intellectual property, and business strategy - applying these concepts directly to the international film business.
Second term
During your second term at the London Film School you will study two modules exploring the innovative models being applied to the contemporary international film business. You will also visit an international film market or festival as part of an organised field trip where you will gain valuable experience.
LFS
At the London Film School you will participate in talks, seminars, master classes and question-and-answer sessions with film industry professionals; providing you with both the knowledge and contacts that few programmes can offer. You will learn about the entertainment value chain and, through a series of intensive full-day seminars, explore film business innovation.
Assessment
Alongside essays and research reports, we use a range of innovative methods of assessment. You will give presentations and make pitches, take part in negotiation exercises and deliver a pop-up cinema event. In your final term you will work on your dissertation or dissertation project under the supervision of an industry mentor who will meet with you regularly to discuss your work, your ambitions and the development of your project.
Making a film
While there is no requirement to make a film as part of the MA, you can take the initiative in the second and third term to work independently, outside of the programme, with other London Film School students who are studying on the MA screenwriting or MA Filmmaking.
Careers
One of the key benefits of the MA in International Film Business is the opportunity it gives you to create a network of contacts. You will be working alongside fellow students and established industry professionals with opportunities to meet big players in a variety of industry fields. The film industry more than any other is about contacts, as a graduate of our programme you will have built a good network of your own.
Career zone
As part of the wider College of Humanities at Exeter you will have the chance to use our Career Zone which can help you gain the skills, experience and expertise employers are looking for.
There are a wide range of opportunities to enhance your employability, along with the support you need to make important career decisions. You will be encouraged to speak to your personal tutor and academic staff about your future career, as they may be able to offer advice and guidance to assist your decision-making to help you achieve your goals.
