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Degree
MA
UK & US Degree
Optional Sport Pathways
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)
2 Years (Part-time)
Tuition Fees
UK – £9,450
EU, INT & US – £15,000
Internships
Optional 2-6 months UK / US / International internships
Science fiction remains one of the few genres that lifts us from everyday life and places us into a world of infinite impossibilities.
This innovative programme combines the study of film and television with filmmaking practice and is the only Film MA in the UK in which you will graduate with both a UK and US postgraduate degree.
This programme will equip you with the professional skills and experience as an independent filmmaker to work successfully in a variety of arts, film, television and cultural industries, and the opportunity to specialise in an area of the industry you would really like to focus on.
Explore whether you wish to be a writer, producer, director, editor, visual effects artist and digital storyteller, actor, set technician or involved in the advertising and distribution of science fiction and fantasy entertainment products. Or you may wish to continue with more study and research in the same field.
At Richmond American University London, you’ll also benefit from access to a fantastic selection of cutting-edge facilities, including a purpose-built film studio and sound suite.
The programme draws on the expertise of film faculty who are specialists in film science fiction and fantasy, and expert practitioners and industry professionals add depth through industry talks which are designed to enrich your studies.
Science fiction and fantasy is now a multi-million dollar industry, with increasingly spectacular special effects and big name directors, stars and celebrities in these films providing a seemingly unstoppable rise in popularity and success. Now also dominating streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Disney+, Amazon and Apple TV, as well as games, comics, animation and so much more, sci-fi and fantasy are currently the most lucrative products of popular entertainment.
Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Summer Semesterplus EITHER
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In terms of following up with the assessment of student learning and consistent with US liberal arts traditions, our classes rely on the system of continuous assessment on a course by course basis and throughout any given semester. This approach often involves the use of term-papers, portfolios of work, quizzes, mid-semester and final exams as well as student presentations and general class discussion. Not every component applies to every course, but most do relate to many of the classes that are offered. Many of our courses involve a site visit or require attendance at a public lecture as well.
Course content can be subject to change and is also subject to revalidation. For more detailed information on the programme specification, please find more details here.
RIASA is excited to announce that from September 2024, we will be expanding our UK college soccer offering by launching our first-ever London Roster. Aspiring student-athletes will have the choice of 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes – all US/UK dual accredited, alongside a challenging and rewarding soccer development programme.
Sport Ed Ex combines the provision of performance coaching and playing pathways in Rugby and Cricket for aspiring athletes (men and women) aged 18 and over with the opportunity to study at Richmond American University London, offering students the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of dual accredited (US/UK) undergraduate degree courses.
The entry requirements for the majority of our postgraduate programmes at Richmond are the same, regardless of your chosen study option, excluding our MSc level programmes
We understand that not every student is in the same situation, if you have any questions about your qualifications, please get in touch with us admissions@richmond.ac.uk.
For more information on English Language Requirements visit our How to Apply webpage.
Postgraduate tuition fees for students starting their programme this academic year can be found in the table below.
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 | Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 | |
MA Programmes (per year) | £9,450 | £15,000 |
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For more information visit our Tuition Fees & Funding webpage.
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Actor, Director, Editor, Producer, Promotional Marketing, Set technician, Studio Management, Visual effects artist and digital storyteller, Writer or further study
This Spring programme is perfect for anyone that wants to develop their film training while looking to gain an impressive addition to their CV, this London to LA Study Abroad option is designed to complement your studies in London – building up a great network of contacts to help set your career on the right track.
No practical background is necessary for the Hollywood semester classes as students can choose to be enrolled onto the FLM 205 Introduction to Digital Video Production course that will cover basics of camera, lighting, and sound. However, students with previous (and sufficient) background in utilising production equipment are able to take an alternate advanced class in lieu of the intro class, on a case-by-case basis. All students will be able to check out equipment they have been trained on and/or are able to demonstrate previous mastery.
For information on accommodation options, please visit the Mount St Mary’s Residence Life & Housing webpage.
The Los Angeles Study Abroad Spring Semester will take place during your second semester of the Science Fiction and Fantasy MA programme, which means that you will begin your study experience in London in the Fall (from September to December) and then travel over to Los Angeles in the Spring (from January to April).
In the Fall semester in London, you will take the Richmond courses and in the Spring semester in LA, you will take courses in the US that are the equivalent to Richmond’s spring class catalogue (Edutainment Video Essays; Sci-Fi and Fantasy Storytelling; and Visual Cultures).
In the Summer semester, you will then return back to London to complete your final research project or film with an internship, or an extended research dissertation if you prefer.
Fall Semester (London)
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Spring Semester (Los Angeles)TWO Edutainment video essay options
ONE Sci-Fi and Fantasy storytelling option
ONE Visual Cultures option
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Summer Semester (London)plus EITHER
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In terms of following up with the assessment of student learning and consistent with US liberal arts traditions, our classes rely on the system of continuous assessment on a course by course basis and throughout any given semester. This approach often involves the use of term-papers, portfolios of work, quizzes, mid-semester and final exams as well as student presentations and general class discussion. Not every component applies to every course, but most do relate to many of the classes that are offered. Many of our courses involve a site visit or require attendance at a public lecture as well.
You can apply for Postgraduate study using our online application form.
Whilst most of our courses do not set an exact deadline for applications, you are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship or funding.
Visit our How to Apply webpage for more information regarding Entry Requirements, admissions processes and to start your application.
“What makes this MA so unique is that it is the only film-specific Sci-Fi and Fantasy MA in the UK. Added to this is our distinctive UK/US offering as all of our students graduate with a UK and US MA degree, providing fantastic career opportunities. Combined with an Anglo/Hollywood focused programme with world-leading film and production studios on the doorstep in London, it’s an unbeatable combination.”
Dr. Caleb Turner
MA Convenor
Sign up and find out about our programmes, generous scholarships and what life is like at Richmond.
RIASA is excited to announce that from September 2024, we will be expanding our UK college soccer offering by launching our first-ever London Roster. Aspiring student-athletes will have the choice of 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes – all US/UK dual accredited, alongside a challenging and rewarding soccer development programme.
Sport Ed Ex combines the provision of performance coaching and playing pathways in Rugby and Cricket for aspiring athletes (men and women) aged 18 and over with the opportunity to study at Richmond American University London, offering students the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of dual accredited (US/UK) undergraduate degree courses.
Our students have gone on to a range of successful careers in finance, business, media and not-for-profit organisations thanks to the unique teaching experience at Richmond. We spoke to those alumni as well as faculty members and employers about career prospects for future students graduating with a dually accredited liberal arts degree.
Flick through and download our Postgraduate Prospectus to find out more about the programme, integrated internships & unique career opportunities.