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Overview
The scope of the London History and Culture in Image and Film programme from Queen Mary University of London will be by period and locale with directed and self-directed study, so you are able to follow your own interests; history, politics, music, fashion, cinema, art, literature. This is a summer course for those who want to learn about London by seeing and experiencing it. The teaching will focus your research skills and your practical skills in photography and writing though practice-based workshops in photography, journalism and creative writing.
Learning outcomes:
- Knowledge of London History and Culture
- Training in practical photography for reportage and portraiture
- Training in journalistic and creative writing
- Directed and self-directed study in the humanities: history and culture
Programme Structure
Course aims:
- Undertake, organize and plan work for practical projects: photography, writing
- Evidence critical and social engagement with historical and cultural topics
- Ability to study and research in an external environment
- Ability to produce photographic work to a set brief: reportage, portraiture
- Ability to write to a set topic for journalism and/or creative fiction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Film Studies History View 126 other Short Courses in Film Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
- if your home university uses the UK scale, we require a 2:1 average
- if your home university uses a percentage scale, we usually require a minimum 65% average
- If you hold a degree from a majority English speaking country plus Canada you may use this degree to satisfy the English language requirements for entry, provided the degree was completed no more than 5 years before the start date of the course to which you are applying.
- An IELTS score of 7 or higher, for the majority of courses
- An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for science-based courses
- A TOEFL iBT score of 92 or higher
- CET4 - 550 or CET 6 - 493
- A degree taught in English within the last five years*
Tuition Fee
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International
2500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 GBP for the full programme during 19 days. -
National
2500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2500 GBP for the full programme during 19 days.
If you choose to study for 2 sessions you automatically receive a tuition fee discount
- One Session £2500
- Both Sessions £4900
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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