The MA Film & Visual Culture and History at the University of Aberdeen is designed for intellectually curious students eager to explore the intricate relationship between moving images and historical narratives. You will delve into the theory and practice of visual culture, analysing how films and other visual media shape our understanding of the past and present. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you seek to develop advanced analytical skills in historical research and visual interpretation, preparing you for a wide array of academic and professional pathways.
This full-time, on-campus MA is studied over two years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances compulsory courses in visualising modernity and revolution with a wide selection of special subject options in history. You will engage in critical analysis, develop your research methodologies, and undertake a significant dissertation in your final year, potentially focusing on film and visual culture or history. You will graduate with a sophisticated understanding of visual media and historical inquiry, equipped for careers in cultural heritage, media, research, or further academic study.