Film StudiesNorth America

245 Master's degrees in Film Studies in North America

Georgia State University4,3(60)

Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Digital Filmmaking - Virtual Production and Visual Effects

The Georgia State University program in Digital Filmmaking - Virtual Production and Visual Effects provides advanced post-production technology and content creation training for media professionals.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$33,302/yr

New York Film Academy4,0(4)

New York City, United States

Acting for Film

During the New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting for Film program, students build mastery and expertise in the craft of acting through technical, emotional, and physical coursework and projects.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$39,946/yr

University of Missouri - Columbia4,3(10)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

Theatre from University of Missouri - Columbia has sustained a national and international reputation as a major center for theatre and performance scholarship and dramatic art production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,924/yr

Tiffin University4,0(4)

Online

Film Studies

If you love watching and discussing films and want to share your love of films with others, you can reach your goals through Tiffin University’s Master of Humanities in Film Studies.

Master Part-time Online

1½ year$12,700/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Film - Creative Producing

The Film - Creative Producing program at Columbia University is a three-year program that takes advantage of Columbia’s unique geography at the center of the independent film world, with the mission of creating the next generation of producers.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$77,840/yr

California College of the Arts3,0(2)

Oakland, United States

Film

Develop your vision in a Film programme from California College of the Arts that goes beyond training and convention.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$64,140/yr

University of California, Santa Cruz4,6(12)

Santa Cruz, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Computational Media

Computational Media from University of California, Santa Cruz is all around us — video games, interactive narrative, dynamic visualizations, smartphone apps, virtual reality, social media, personality-rich robots, individualized health coaching, and more.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,102/yr

New York Film Academy4,0(4)

Los Angeles, United States

Cinematography

In New York Film Academy’s Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Cinematography program, students develop a range of skills that can help them to pursue creative goals in cinematography.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$44,152/yr

Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Film and Media

Print to screen. Video to virtual reality. Mediums evolve, but storytelling continues to define our culture. Study media's impact on society, create compelling content and collaborate with writing and production professionals. The Film and Media program is offered at Johns Hopkins University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 4 months$59,400/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Contemporary Media and Film Composition

University of Rochester's Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media offers a Master's degree in Contemporary Media and Film Composition

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$38,700/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Fine Arts Documentary Film and Video

The Fine Arts Documentary Film and Video at Stanford University is a full-time, two-year postgraduate programme. This MFA degree focuses on professional nonfiction production, blending artistic expression with social awareness. Students benefit from a collaborative environment while mastering digital media and 16mm film techniques.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$42,360/yr

Art Center College of Design4,3(8)

Pasadena, United States

Film

Evoke critical thought and elicit unbounded emotion through the multifaceted art of film. With Art Center College of Design’s degree in Film, you’ll gain tools to ask complex questions, tell compelling stories and push the boundaries of visual narratives—and to inspire future generations to do the same.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2½ years$58,320/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Art Studio

The Art Studio MA program offered at University of South Carolina provides an opportunity for professional growth and mastery of skills in various areas of studio art practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,760/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Cinema and Media Studies

The Cinema and Media Studies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers two tracks for completion of the M.A. degree, a Pre-doctoral Track (M.A./Ph.D.) for students who wish to continue their education at the doctoral level and a Professional Track (M.A. Professional) for students who seek careers in the entertainment industry, archives, film festivals and related fields.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,297/yr

Fort Hays State University3,5(17)

Hays, United States

Digital Cinema Studies

The Fort Hays State University offers a degree in Digital Cinema Studies. The Master of Liberal Studies concentration in Digital Cinema Production prepares students to develop mastery of digital media videography, production and editing processes.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,028/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Film

The Film program at Columbia University became renowned for its devotion to story, its uniquely integrated curriculum, and its faculty of working professionals esteemed in both Hollywood and the independent film community

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$77,840/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Cinematic Arts

The Cinematic Arts programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is an intensive on-campus Master of Fine Arts. This graduate degree focuses on non-commercial, time-based art and creative research. Students join a dedicated community of filmmakers to produce accomplished works rooted in personal vision and culture.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,090/yr

University of Windsor4,3(38)

Windsor, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Film and Media Arts

Throughout this Film and Media Arts MFA programme from University of Windsor you will have access to the best equipment, cutting-edge creative spaces, and the expertise of world-renowned industry professionals who will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 8 months$12,182/yr

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Interactive Media

The University of Miami Interactive Media Master of Fine Arts prepares students to innovate through understanding and experiencing the business, social, academic, and cultural contexts of emerging technologies.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cinematic Arts Archiving and Preservation Graduate Certificate

The Cinematic Arts Archiving and Preservation Graduate Certificate program offered at University of Southern California offers a comprehensive examination of the cultural, artistic, and commercial contexts of media creation, consumption, and scholarship.

Master Full-time On-campus

$78,720/full