
Introduction to Cinema
Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Birkbeck, University of London short course in film and media studies is a thorough and lively introduction to cinema as an art form for film lovers.
Key highlights
- Thorough, lively introduction to cinema as an art form
- Short course in film and media studies designed for film lovers
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
Scholarships
Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary
The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (Autumn intake)
£1,000 to £5,000. The scholarship will be applied as a discount to the tuition fee for your first year of study at point of enrolment.
Up to £1,000Birkbeck Mimizuku Award in Japanese Studies
There will be two scholarships of £5,000 each, to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £5,000Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship
£2,000 fee reduction against their first-year tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees and living costs.
Earth and Planetary Sciences Enabling Fund
Awards will usually be limited to £500.
Greta Dexter Exhibition Bursary
Value: Up to £1,000
MFA Theatre Directing Award
MRes Philosophy Bursary
As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.
Up to £4,000Peltz scholarships
Value: £3,500
Up to £3,500The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships
£5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £5,000Will Vaughan Scholarship
There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £3,500Women in Sport Scholarship
Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Film Critic
- Film Programmer
- Arts Journalist
- Media Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1640
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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