210 Master's degrees in Film Studies in United States

The Communication - Mass Communication MA program offered at Georgia State University fosters the advanced research study of media culture and public communication, including international media, journalism, strategic communication and public relations, social media, media effects and audience studies.

The Motion Pictures and Television program at Academy of Art University  is a streamlined training in the development and direction of an original short film or extended scene. 

The Theatre - Directing program at Columbia University is based on the idea that one’s vision as a director is developed through practice, encouragement, critical feedback, collaboration…and more practice

Welcome storytellers. Houston Christian University’s innovative Master of Arts in Cinematic Arts degree empowers students to harness the transformative power of film and pursue their passion for cinematic arts.

The Digital Filmmaking - Filmmaking M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a three-year, full-time programme based in Atlanta. This public study mode course focuses on socially engaged media production, including documentary and fiction. It offers a terminal degree for those pursuing professional or academic careers in film.

The Art History programme from The University of Arizona produces competitive, thoughtful scholars who meaningfully contribute to the professional world of teaching, museums and arts-related organizations.

The Cinema Studies MA program from San Francisco State University offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate research in cinema and media scholarship.

The MFA in Film and Television Studies program at Boston University requires a total of 64 credits. In the third semester, students develop a prospectus for a final graduate thesis project and present it to the graduate faculty for their approval. 

Our Master of Fine Arts in Directing program at Boston University provides early-career professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities and professional objectives while refining and enhancing their technical skills and range.

The Film and Animation program of Rochester Institute of Technology brings your stories to life as you explore the depths of the film industry.

The Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism programme at Yale University offers intensive M.F.A. training for aspiring dramaturgs, critics, and scholars. This full-time course focuses on dramatic literature and professional practice. Students benefit from a public study mode and extensive production opportunities in a world-class setting.

The Film and Media Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of cinematic history and theory. This master degree provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in media analysis. Delivered via a public study mode, the curriculum focuses on critical research and scholarly excellence.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.