238 Master's in Film Studies in North America

The Film - Production and Screenwriting MFA at York University is a full-time master programme delivered over five terms. This public course offers specialised streams in cinematic creation and script development, providing students with advanced technical training and access to extensive professional production facilities.

The Writing for Screen & Television MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year degree program which concentrates on training screenwriters to work in the entertainment industry and beyond.

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.

The Writing for the Screen program of Loyola Marymount University uses long-form storytelling as a basis for preparing students for a career in screenwriting.

You’ll find all that and more in Johns Hopkins University’s innovative MA in Film and Media program, which offers a cutting-edge curriculum, hands-on learning, and invaluable interaction with seasoned industry professionals.

The Master's in Motion Pictures and Television at Academy of Art University is a professional postgraduate programme designed for aspiring filmmakers. Delivered in a public study mode, this curriculum focuses on high-level production skills and creative storytelling to prepare students for the global entertainment industry.

Whether you want to explore narrative film, documentary, experimental media, installation art, or interactive media, Emerson College’s on-campus Film and Media Art MFA program gives you the expertise you need.

The Film and Television program at DePaul University emphasizes technical proficiency in the areas of Cinematography, post-production, and sound for the screen.

In the two-year M.A. Film Studies program at Chapman University, students take courses that establish the key academic methods in the fields of film and media studies, with the opportunity to personalize their degree with a choice of electives.

The Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media program of University of Rochester is designed for students seeking careers in jazz studies and contemporary media music performance, composition/arranging, and higher education.

The Nanoscale Science M.S. program provides the critical theoretical and experimental skill base and know-how for knowledge creation in the areas of nanoscale materials, structures, and architectures. This Nanoscale Science - Ultra-Thin Film Single and Multilayered Nanomaterial Structures track is offered at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute.

The Cinematography programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a professional MFA degree. This full-time, on-campus course spans three years, blending digital and analogue technologies. Students develop their creative vision through rigorous craft training and collaborative practice in visual storytelling.

The M.A. in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of British Columbia is a two-year, full-time programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This public course combines advanced coursework with a research thesis, allowing students to explore diverse media cultures and theoretical frameworks in a boutique setting.

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree at Western Illinois University in the following areas of concentration: acting, directing, and design (costume, lighting, and scenic).

The Film Studies programme at the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a comprehensive undergraduate degree. Students engage in full-time study on campus, exploring film history and production. This degree prepares individuals to create and analyse moving images within a top-tier research institution environment.

The Graduate Film programme at New York University is an intensive three-year conservatory based in the heart of Greenwich Village. This public study mode course focuses on narrative storytelling and technical virtuosity. Students develop a professional reel and feature script while mastering the art of cinematic voice.

The Social Documentation programme at University of California, Santa Cruz is a unique MFA degree designed for future documentarians. This full-time course focuses on social change and marginalized communities. Students develop professional production skills through a public-facing curriculum over a two-year duration.

Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles is a three-year, terminal degree program that prepares students for diverse professional and academic careers in content creation, acting, and writing in the narrative media.

The Department of Cinematic Arts and the Department of Journalism and Media Management at the University of Miami propose this MFA degree in Documentary. This new interdisciplinary degree will provide students with skills in non-fiction creative storytelling and knowledge in advanced production and distribution delivered across a range of platforms.

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.