Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of the Arts, Department of Communications & Media. This Master of Arts (MA) program is designed for those interested in the industrial and economic aspects of contemporary screen media (film, television, and video games) and how these media interact with societies and cultures globally. It focuses on the historical evolution of film, television, and video games and their shifting place in contemporary media industries and cultures. The program is strongly interdisciplinary, bringing together elements of film studies, television studies, games studies, communication studies, media studies, policy studies, and political economy.

Graduates are well-equipped for careers in the screen entertainment sector and the broader media and creative industries. Potential career paths include: Film and media companies (development, finance, marketing, distribution, exhibition, retail), Writing for film-related publications (trade press, newspapers, journals, blogs), Film-related organizations (film festivals, film offices, film institutes, film libraries, film archives), Media production, distribution, exhibition, sales, research, development in film, television, videogame, and streaming platforms.

The University of Liverpool is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, indicating its leading position in research and education. It is one of the six original 'red brick' universities, known for its strong academic heritage. The university offers research-intensive learning and excellent graduate prospects. The Department of Communications & Media provides expertise in film, television, and screen media.