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The MPhil provided me with a year of study and conversation that was critical in the development of the questions that preoccupy me and the improvement of my approach. The programme expanded my theoretical horizons and allowed me to play around with ideas and methods, making me far more prepared to begin my PhD this fall. I very much enjoyed the programme and its convivial rigor, and will remain grateful to my supervisors and peers for many years to come.
Kylie Walters (August 2021)
Having previously studied politics, the MPhil represented a new, exciting opportunity to explore my passion for film. The Centre for Film and Screen at Cambridge – even under lockdown – was a lively environment to study and research in: from one-on-one supervisions to academics presenting working papers at research seminars, we could closely engage with members of the Faculty on an interdisciplinary range of subjects and perspectives. I’m particularly thankful for the opportunities at Cambridge to learn with – and from – the other students in the cohort; these conversations not only informed ideas but inspired the friendships, which made the MPhil a wonderful experience.
Min-Kyoo Kim (August 2020)
Despite the evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic during the 20’-21’ academic year, the leadership and faculty of the Film and Screen Studies MPhil impressed me beyond even my highest expectations. Through the two Core Courses required for all students in the first term, I learned about the faculty's varied and fascinating academic interests— ranging from Third Cinema to Fascism on-screen and contemporary Italian cinema— that expanded my general knowledge of cinema and artistic theory and provided me with the necessary academic standards and resources to complete my own research. More importantly, however, the leaders of the program, though especially Dr. JD Rhodes, provided a calm and reassuring presence throughout the pandemic that allowed students to complete their work with reasonable accommodations to—for example— account for timezone differences or the availability of research materials. As a result of my immense enjoyment of this course, I am currently applying to PhD programs and am recommending Cambridge's MMLL programs to all who inquire me about my experience there.
Stephen Cone Jr (August 21)