604 Full-time Master's degrees in Film Studies

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 Cinema and Television (Thesis) programme at Istinye University offers a comprehensive exploration of the film and television industries. 

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 Graphic Media Design programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a postgraduate course delivered in a full-time study mode. This degree focuses on advanced design practice and critical research, providing students with the tools to excel in the evolving media landscape over its standard duration.

The Film and Television - Documentary Film from Aalto University aims to train visionary documentary film directors, creative professionals who are creating the future of documentary filmmaking. Here you can deepen your powers of observation and expression while developing your own style as a director. Courses in film analysis, history and modern-form docuementary round out the MA studies.

The Film Production and Creative Writing MFA at the University of British Columbia is a prestigious, full-time master’s programme delivered in person. This public degree focuses on directing and screenwriting for those with a film background. It offers intensive training over a standard two-year duration in Vancouver.

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

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

The M.A. in Film Studies at Carleton University is a public, globally-focused programme. Spanning one to two years, this degree offers coursework, research essay, or thesis pathways. Students explore cinema through critical and historical lenses, developing expertise in media aesthetics and diverse cultural practices.

The Filmmaking course from Manchester Metropolitan University explores contemporary storytelling across a variety of media and platforms, with a particular focus on short-form filmmaking, including narrative, documentary, and artistic practices.

The Filmmaking (Directing Fiction) programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, is the premier place to develop your skills as a director, working on a range of projects from personal ‘essay’ films to large-scale shoots with professional actors and feature crew. 

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.

Digital Media and Storytelling from Loyola University Chicago is for makers. Makers of all forms of digital content who desire the tools to turn their ideas into compelling, marketable stories they can share with the world.  

The Film Studies M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, full-time programme exploring the artistic and political impact of moving images. Students can choose between thesis or course-based streams to suit their goals. This degree provides deep insights into cinema history and digital media culture in a vibrant urban setting.

The Photography and Film program at Virginia Commonwealth University is a graduate program built for emerging artists whose work challenges the common definitions of photography, film and video while maintaining the disciplinary integrity of traditional practice.

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course focuses on performance theory, history, and criticism. Students engage in rigorous academic research and production work through full-time study, preparing for advanced doctoral research or leadership roles.

The Master of Fine Arts in the Department of Film and Media Arts at the University of Utah is a three-year program designed to develop filmmakers who want to push the boundaries of conventional fictional and documentary storytelling. 

The New Media programme at University of Lethbridge is a full-time, 24-month course delivered in person. This master level degree focuses on digital art and design through theoretical and practical scholarship. Students benefit from high-calibre facilities and expert faculty while engaging in interdisciplinary research.

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.