Film Studies

656 Master's degrees in Film Studies

Goethe University Frankfurt4,2(29)

Frankfurt am Main, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Audiovisual and Cinema Studies

The Audiovisual and Cinema Studies programme at Goethe University Frankfurt provides in-depth knowledge of the history and theory of film and audiovisual media, along with the skills to reflect on current aesthetic issues, conduct competent analyses of texts and formats in audiovisual media, and carry out independent research work

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

University of Cape Town4,1(160)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Film and Television Studies

Students who choose the Film and Television Studies major at University of Cape Town will develop a keen understanding of the vocabulary, history and theory of a wide range of film and television genres, including Global Cinemas, independent cinema and film culture

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$4,404/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical)

This unique Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) programme from University College London (UCL) is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you not only receive the highest-quality practice-based learning.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$49,530/yr

University of Salford4,3(128)

Salford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Screen Acting

The University of Salford offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Screen Acting, designed for aspiring actors seeking to enhance their performance skills. This programme can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time across two years, allowing for flexibility in attendance while honing your craft in a professional setting.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,069/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cinema & Media Studies

The Cinema & Media Studies MA program offered at University of Southern California offers a comprehensive examination of the cultural, artistic, and commercial contexts of media creation, consumption, and scholarship.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$49,495/yr

University of Aberdeen4,5(79)

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management

From TV and advertising to social media and film, images form a part of our everyday lives. The Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management programme of the University of Aberdeen develops your critical skills to both sort through and contextualise the images surrounding us. This programme offers hands-on, real-life experience to prepare you for future study or work in the world of images.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$31,211/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Film and Television Cultures

In this Master’s programme in Film and Television Cultures at Utrecht University you will explore our dynamic media worlds and learn to think critically about changing industries, technologies and cultures.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,004/yr

EICAR, The International Film and Television School of Paris3,5(2)

Paris, France

Filmmaking - Directing and Screenwriting

The Filmmaking - Directing and Screenwriting at EICAR, The International Film and Television School of Paris is a two-year comprehensive degree in the art and craft of filmmaking, with the emphasis on hands-on instruction coupled with practical exercises in all the essentials of film and television production including directing, production, editing, cinematography and screenwriting.

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

2 years$24,662/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Art Studio

MFA Art Studio program at The City University of New York is a low-cost, comprehensive, studio-based graduate program focused on contemporary painting, sculpture, installation, digital media, critical theory, and social practice art

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

1 year$25,650/yr

Newcastle University4,2(92)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Media, Society and Cultural Studies (Research)

This Media, Society and Cultural Studies (Research) master's from Newcastle University provides a sound grounding in media, society and cultural research and focuses on developing critical and independent thinking.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$35,146/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Screenwriting

Taught by industry professionals, the Screenwriting program at University of Melbourne trains you in the craft of professional screenwriting aligned with your personal vision, leading to compelling and exciting stories that are ready for a feature film or television markets.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$33,855/yr

University of North Carolina Wilmington4,1(12)

Wilmington, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Filmmaking

University of North Carolina Wilmington’s MFA in Filmmaking is an immersive three-year terminal degree program that prepares students to be complete filmmakers. MFA students learn to create and compose moving images for a variety of artistic, expressive, and commercial purposes.

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

3 years$25,579/yr

University of Mississippi3,8(4)

Oxford, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Documentary Expression

The Documentary Expression program from University of Mississippi is a two-year graduate program that combines coursework in Southern Studies and interdisciplinary fields with advanced training in photography, film, and audio production.

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

2 years$26,820/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Media Scoring

When we match movies, music intensifies our emotions. Music weaves through narrative, living in the space between and around dialog. In this Media Scoring degree at The City University of New York, you’ll compose soundtracks from the perspective of storytellers, layering music with sound, and informed by visuals.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$25,650/yr

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Script Writing

The MA in Script Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London, is a one-year full-time programme designed for aspiring writers. This degree equips you with essential skills in storytelling for film, television, and radio, fostering creativity and professional growth. Engage in an immersive learning experience with a focus on developing your unique voice and industry connections.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,603/yr

Teesside University4,4(75)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

Producing for Film and Television (Online)

In Teesside University's pioneering 100% online MA Producing for Film and Television (Online) course you learn how to lead on film production from inception to completion, handling all aspects of the film production process, from planning and casting, to managing finances, editing and marketing.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$5,220/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,2(6)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Film and Media Studies

The Film and Media Studies degree at the University of Pittsburgh will be granted only to students who have been admitted to the doctorate in Film and Media Studies but are subsequently unable to finish the program.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$47,378/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Film and Screen Studies

The Film and Screen Studies course from the University of Cambridge provides advanced training in the study of the theory and history of film and other screen media in a vibrant interdisciplinary context.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

9 months$51,370/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Design for Stage and Film

Planning a career as a designer for theatre, film, opera, dance, and television? The Design for Stage and Film MFA program from New York University will get you there.

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

3 years$76,646/yr

Long Island University (LIU)3,8(5)

New York City, United States

Writing and Producing for Television

At its heart, the Writing and Producing for Television programme from the Long Island University (LIU) mirrors the real world of a TV writers room: In year one, students are presented with an idea for a TV series.

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

2 years$33,768/yr