238 Master's in Film Studies in North America

The MS in Media Science curriculum at Boston University is meant to provide core, structured learning in the study and application of media theory, media and content design, and media and content evaluation.

Graduates in Screenwriting from University of North Carolina School of the Arts will begin their careers with the confidence that only comes from completing an intensive, portfolio-focused program.

The Moving Image Archiving and Preservation M.Sc. at New York University is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme. This interdisciplinary course of study, delivered in a public study mode, prepares professionals to manage and protect film, video, and digital collections through rigorous academic and hands-on training.

The Film and Media Arts program at American University Washington DC prepares you to be a compelling visual storyteller. You will learn the skills you need for a career creating meaningful stories that inform and inspire action in film, video, and game design.

The Film and Media Studies programme at Yale University offers a prestigious master level education. This public study mode course provides deep expertise in cinema history and theory. Students benefit from world-class archives and a rigorous academic environment designed to foster advanced research and professional growth.

The Media and Public Engagement program of the University of Colorado at Boulder trains critical advocates for social change. It is a two-year, interdisciplinary program that spans traditional boundaries between theory and practice, offering opportunities for critical study of the history, institutions, economics and social implications of the media, both nationally and globally.

In the Radio and Media Production graduate certificate program from Humber Polytechnic, students develop the skills to make entertaining and engaging broadcasts and podcasts. 

The Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts program at Duke University brings together two forms of artistic activity — the documentary approach and experimental production in analog, digital, and computational media — in a unique program that will foster collaborations across disciplines and media as it trains sophisticated, creative art practitioners. 

The Master of Science in Fiction and Entertainment is a one-year, three-semester program  from Southern California Institute of Architecture where students work with world-renowned professionals in the entertainment industry to develop expertise in world-building, storytelling, film, visual effects, and video games, to build new forms of creative practice.

The Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing at DePaul University is a highly selective program designed to cultivate a filmmaker’s voice through a rigorous filmmaking curriculum.

Offered in conjunction with Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the Argyros School of Business and Economics, the three-year M.B.A./M.F.A. in Film and Television Producing at Chapman University is designed for people who seek management or executive level positions at production companies, talent agencies, studios or television networks.

The M.F.A. in Production Design offered by Chapman University is an intensive hands-on two-year program designed to equip production designers with the latest conceptual and practical skills needed to succeed and thrive as professional designers in the film and television industry.

The M.A. Visual Communication Management Track program at Ohio University is suited for mid-career professionals who wish to further enhance their skills in the visual communication field.

The Digital Communication and Media Arts program at DePaul University will give you the digital tools and communication strategies you need for innovate content creation.

The Film programme at The City University of New York is an intensive MFA degree delivered full-time over two years. This unique course offers a complete immersion in both documentary and fiction filmmaking. Based in New York City, students benefit from an international community and professional production facilities.

Explore all things production as you make film and TV magic with Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design

Offered in conjunction with Chapman University’s School of Law and Dodge College of Film and Television Producing, the four-year JD/MFA in Film and Television Producing is designed for those who seek careers as entertainment attorneys; legal counselors at production companies, agencies, guilds or studios; or as producers or other executives in the entertainment industry.

The Master of Fine Arts in Directing program at the The University of Iowa combines rigorous professional training with a highly innovative curriculum.

The Theatre Arts programme at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive liberal arts education through a blend of scholarly study and practical performance. This undergraduate degree is available as a B.A. or B.S. and is delivered full-time on campus, focusing on creative communication and cultural resonance.

The New Media programme at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time Master of Arts degree delivered in person over 24 months. This research-focused course combines advanced coursework with a comprehensive thesis, allowing students to explore digital culture and creative technologies at the Lethbridge campus.