604 Full-time Master's degrees in Film Studies

The Film and Screen Arts programme at The University of Sydney offers you a hands-on education in contemporary screen production by teaching you how to develop a film project from concept to screen.

The Cinematic Arts M.Sc. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, full-time master's programme delivered in a public study mode. This thesis-based course focuses on advanced film production and research-creation, allowing students to develop professional expertise in hybrid media and cinematic expression.

The MA in Film is a taught course suitable for graduates in film and other disciplines who have a passion for film and cinema. The course is taught by internationally recognised scholars and award-winning filmmakers.

The MA Screen Acting from MetFilm School offers students consolidated, bespoke, and advanced training for actors with existing experience in acting and/or performance. You will learn to deliver strong performances within a demanding and competitive industry, taking advantage of industry advancements to explore new technology alongside traditional forms of production. 

Take your cinematic endeavors to new heights and prepare for a professional future in a changing artistic world with the innovative one-year Master of Arts in MediaXarts - Cinema for New Technologies and Environments in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.

This Film (Production Management) masters degree from University of South Wales offers you the chance to kickstart a fast-track career in the Production Department of Film and TV companies.

The Film and Media Studies programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of screen culture and digital trends. This undergraduate degree is delivered full-time on campus, focusing on visual literacy and critical thinking. Students examine the power of media in a dynamic, research-led environment.

The Screen Scoring MM program offered at University of Southern California is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest for musical composition in visual media; in fact, The Hollywood Erporter recently ranked the program #1.

The Cinema Studies programme at New York University offers an advanced exploration of film history, theory, and criticism. This Master's degree is delivered via a public study mode and typically spans three semesters of full-time study. Students engage in rigorous academic research to prepare for diverse media careers.

The M.A. in Film and Screen Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of moving images and their cultural significance. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme delves into film philosophy and experimental modes of storytelling, emphasising critical thinking and creative expression.

The Art - Digital Technology MFA program from Arizona State University combines technological and artistic goals and is designed for students with skills and experience in both realms.

The Media Scoring M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a comprehensive 60-credit postgraduate programme. Designed for public study, this professional degree focuses on composing music for visual narratives. Students master technical and creative tools for cinema and games over a flexible duration in a world-class setting.

The Film and Media Production program at American University Washington DC will give you a professional skill set in film, video, and digital media for a successful career in the media industry.

The Design for Stage and Film programme at New York University is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This public study mode course focuses on the creative design process for theatre and cinema. Students develop professional skills in scenic, costume, and lighting design within a vibrant New York City artistic community.

The Performance: Screen programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) offers a specialised postgraduate pathway for actors. This full-time course focuses on the technical and creative demands of screen-based media. Students develop professional skills for film and television within a world-renowned creative environment.

The MA in Film and Media Production at Canterbury Christ Church University is a full-time, one-year programme designed to immerse students in cinematic storytelling. This degree equips learners with essential creative, technical, and professional skills, preparing them for successful careers in the evolving film industry.

The Graduate Costume Production program from Carnegie Mellon University produces leaders and innovators who are capable of working collaboratively and interdisciplinarity in the fields of modern costume making and management. These artisans work at the intersections of time-honored techniques, innovative methodologies, and emerging technologies as prolific contributors to the industry.

The Filmmaking degree from Maryland Institute College of Art prepares the next generation filmmaker to enter and sustain in a field that has expanded beyond Los Angeles, beyond New York and is energized by the Cinematic Culture of Baltimore. Cinema is a global artform that evokes meaning and purpose in the viewer.

The Production M.F.A. at Florida State University is an intensive two-year conservatory programme. Delivered in a public study mode, this immersive curriculum focuses on cinematic storytelling through hands-on practice. Students master professional workflows and visual craft to prepare for high-level careers in the film industry.

The Film program at Columbia University became renowned for its devotion to story, its uniquely integrated curriculum, and its faculty of working professionals esteemed in both Hollywood and the independent film community