604 Full-time Master's degrees in Film Studies

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 MA Directing for Stage and Screen at the University of East London is a one-year programme designed for aspiring directors. This course combines practical and theoretical elements, allowing students to explore both live theatre and screen productions. With a focus on hands-on learning, it prepares graduates for successful careers in the creative industries.

Throughout the Film and Television program from Deakin University you'll bring your stories to life and develop your production skills in world-class facilities. You'll graduate with a portfolio to stand out from the crowd. The next intake into this course will be Trimester 2, 2024.

The Department offers a full-time M.A. program in Cinema and Media Studies at University of Pennsylvania. Comprehensive in the range of specializations, the program is intellectually dynamic and rigorous.

Film and Media Studies- Selznick Film Preservation is offered by University of Rochester. The Department of English at the University of Rochester offers a special English MA with a concentration in film and media studies.

Binghamton University’s Cinema Department’s Master of Fine Arts program in Cinema encourages future filmmakers to explore the formal, historical and cultural meanings of cinema and its components, processes and tools, as a means to develop creative strategies for self-expression.

MA Film Producing (MAP) at London Film School is a one year course taught over five modules, and addresses all the core competences required of a professional film producer in an industry which operates globally. 

The Costume programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) combines both traditional and contemporary approaches to the design and production of historical costume.

Discover ReSound, an innovative Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme that reimagines the role of sound in culture, society, and the creative industries. This two-year, four-semester journey goes beyond the screen, elevating sound as a fully-fledged discipline and a starting point for exploring its profound connection to image, space, and experience. *This programme is subject to validation*

Launch your filmmaking career with University of Roehampton's new MA Filmmaking, starting September 2025.

Film & Visual Culture and French at Aberdeen gives your thorough training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century from a contemporary European perspective. The Film and Visual Culture and French (5 years) programme is offered at University of Aberdeen.

Develop your portfolio as an independent filmmaker and prepare for the screen industry with the Film Making programme offered by University of East Anglia.

The Film and Screen Studies by thesis at University of Cambridge is for students who already have a substantial level of familiarity with the study of film and literary texts in the relevant culture and who already know the area they wish to research for their thesis.

Study for a Master of Design and start your career in film through Filmmaking at Canterbury Christ Church University.

The MA Illustration and Visual Media is a full-time programme lasting 1 year and 3 months at the University of the Arts London (UAL). This course allows students to explore the creation and contextualisation of images, fostering a critical understanding of visual culture and encouraging independent artistic practice.

The MA Wildlife Documentary Production at the University of Salford is a one-year programme designed for full-time or part-time study. This course equips students with essential skills in research, scriptwriting, and technical production, preparing them for a career in wildlife filmmaking while fostering a creative community.

The MA Documentary Film at the University of the Arts London (UAL) offers a comprehensive curriculum over a duration of 1 year and 3 months. This full-time programme immerses students in the art of documentary filmmaking, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience to create impactful short films.

The Cinema MFA program offered at San Francisco State University is intended for individuals who wish to pursue independent film and media production.

The Film programme from Syracuse University integrates film production with the conceptual and critical study of the medium while providing a strong focus on global cinema. 

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.