238 Master's in Film Studies in North America

The Writing for the Screen and Stage program at Northwestern University is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern's highly successful undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media Program.

The Media Arts and Practice (MA+P) MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a community of multi-media creators who are fluent in the techniques and technologies of digital art and design, cinematic media, and storytelling.

We offer a master degree ion Film and Video at California Institute of the Arts CalArts. During the course of three years, graduate students are expected to achieve technical expertise, to gain historical and critical perspective in their area of focus and to produce a substantial body of work. 

The Art programme at The City University of New York offers a comprehensive education in creative practice and history. Students can pursue various degree types, including B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A. levels, through full-time study. This curriculum blends traditional studio techniques with modern digital media in a vibrant urban setting.

Our Documentary Media students at Northwestern University are diverse, driven, multi-faceted media-makers. Some create social-impact documentaries, others blend fiction and nonfiction. Still others embrace emerging technologies.

Producing. Directing. Writing. Management. Whatever you see yourself doing in entertainment, your path to your career in entertainment starts at the Newhouse School with the Television, Radio and Film Master’s programme at Syracuse University.

The Acting programme at Southern Methodist University is a full-time, three-year Master of Fine Arts degree. This intensive professional training scheme at the Meadows School of the Arts prepares dedicated artists for the industry through a blend of classical and contemporary performance techniques and high-level collaboration.

The Film and Media Studies M.A. at the University of Kansas is a two-year, research-focused programme. This public study mode degree combines advanced theory and analysis with practical production training. Students complete 30 credits, including a mandatory thesis, to gain a comprehensive mastery of cinematic and media arts.

The Expanded Media programme at the University of Kansas offers a master level curriculum focused on interdisciplinary artistic expression. This public study mode course integrates time-based technology with conceptual art. Students explore performance and digital strategies through a flexible, research-driven duration.

The Theatre - Directing and Music Direction MFA at The University of Montana is an advanced postgraduate programme designed for creative leaders. This full-time course offers specialised training in artistic leadership. Students develop professional expertise over several years of intensive study at the Missoula campus.

The Filmmaking programme at the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a comprehensive undergraduate experience. This full-time degree combines rigorous film history and theory with hands-on production. Students develop creative and technical skills within state-of-the-art facilities at the coastal North Carolina campus.

The Art M.F.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time, 24-month programme delivered in person. This master level course integrates theoretical scholarship with contemporary studio production. Students engage in material and conceptual investigations within a public university setting known for its extensive art collection.

The Cinema Studies programme at the University of Toronto is a one-year, full-time Master of Arts degree. This public course-based curriculum offers a deep exploration of film history and media theory. Students can choose between a professional internship or a major research paper to complete their advanced academic training.

If you want to deepen your liberal arts background with a focus on international film and media in society, this Liberal Studies - Film and Media Studies MLSt program from Arizona State University is for you. Explore the humanities from political, religious, social and scientific lenses to better understand international human values and how they're integrated into film and media.

The Louisiana State University MFA in Acting Program provides rigorous physical, vocal, emotional, and critical actor training approaches.

The goals of Film and Digital Media from Baylor University is to train students in the creation and production of film, audio, video and new communication technologies and their impact on culture and individuals. Film and digital media are powerful forces in our minds, lives, societies and cultures.

An advanced understanding of resource management, communication and facilitation of every aspect of the creative process is an integral part of Technical Direction training from Carnegie Mellon University, both in the classroom and in hands-on production experiences.

The Multi-Age Drama Licensure at The University of Akron provides a comprehensive pathway for educators to specialise in theatre arts. This professional programme, delivered on-campus, prepares students for teaching credentials across various age groups, ensuring a robust foundation in dramatic arts and pedagogy.

The Production and Directing M.F.A. at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a rigorous three-year, full-time programme. It combines practical craftsmanship with theoretical depth, focusing on narrative and documentary filmmaking. Students develop a unique creative voice through expert faculty mentorship.

The School of Drama graduate Costume Design program from Carnegie Mellon University produces innovative leaders in the design and production fields of clothing for the stage, television, and film industries.