Film & Creative Media

This programme welcomes a wide audience of learners from cognate backgrounds. The Master of Arts in Addiction Studies is a 90 ECTS programme that offers a comprehensive exploration of addictions from various academic and scientific perspectives.



The programme is structured to provide learners with a strong theoretical foundation in addiction studies, coupled with practical insights. It includes core modules such as "Addiction: Theory, Practice and Policy" and "Systemic and Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Addiction," along with a unique "Supervised Clinical Visits and Placement" module that involves visits to addiction treatment centres and a volunteer placement. The programme also emphasises research skills, culminating in a research project.



Throughout the programme, learners will develop a range of skills, including:



Critical thinking and analytical skills



Research skills, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies



Communication and writing skills



The ability to evaluate and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios



An understanding of social policy and ethical considerations related to addiction

Module No. Module Name ECTS Semester

1. Visual Content Creation 10 1-2

2. Audio Content Creation 10 1-2

3. Writing for Screen Industries 1: Film and TV 5 1

4. Screen Theories 1 5 1

5. Film & Creative Media: Contemporary Industry Practices 10 1-2

6. Writing for Screen Industries 2: Video Games and Animation 5 2

7. Screen Theories 2 5 2

8. Creative Events Operations 5 1

9. Research Methodology 5 2

10. Creative Project: Digital Story Worlds 30 3

11. Dissertation 30 3

The Applications are welcome from any suitable qualified learners from any discipline with a Primary Honours Degree award of at least Second Class Honours Degree (H22).



You must have the minimum requirement in the English Language which is greater than or equal to B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for admission where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English.

Full-time: 1 year. Part-time: 2 years.



This programme is taught on a hybrid delivery.

Next Intake: September 2026

Career Opportunities



While many graduates will operate as freelance, project or portfolio-based workers, examples of current vacancies (at the time of research, 2022) suitable for typical graduates are:



Online content creator

Senior Videographer

Multimedia Producer

Digital Content Creator

Project Manager in Video Production