604 Full-time Master's degrees in Film Studies

Utilise experimental media techniques and technologies to produce a range of innovative moving image outcomes, developing and redefining fashion film as a genre.

The Cinema & Media Studies MA at York University is a comprehensive five-term programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree immerses students in advanced media history and theory through a rigorous curriculum. It offers a choice between a thesis or a major research paper to suit diverse professional goals.

This Filmmaking (Editing) programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, will enhance your narrative skills as an editor of fiction for film and television.

The Filmmaking (Producing) programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, will provide you with a thorough training in all aspects of producing – from the conception of an initial idea through to development, financing, production and release.

This Film and Screen Studies MPhil programme from the University of Cambridge offers a firm grounding in the theoretical discourses that shape the academic study of the moving image, but in a context that privileges freedom and originality of inquiry. Cambridge’s degree is distinctive in its combination of rigour with intellectual expansiveness and risk-taking.

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.

The M.A. in Communication - Interpretation and Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University is a 30-credit postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it focuses on the creative and scholarly examination of human interaction through performance, blending aesthetic theory with applied communication practices.

The MA in Film and Screen Media at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of film and related media. This one-year full-time course provides evening classes, catering to both full-time and part-time students. Engage deeply with the subject while benefiting from a flexible learning environment.

Film from University of Gothenburg is an education offered in English that focuses on developing research methods and skills with moving images.

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.

This Screenwriting for Film and Television program at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology gives writers the opportunity to explore, experiment and learn the craft of screenwriting, in conjunction with the development and writing of a full-length screenplay.

The Film, Television and Screen Industries programme offered at the University of Nottingham was designed using the expertise and insider knowledge provided by the industry partners.

The MLitt in Film Studies at the University of St Andrews helps students master a range of advanced research skills and acquire knowledge related to the construction and analysis of the moving image, the past and present-day realities of various national and regional film traditions, the dynamics of the global film industry, and the theoretical approaches related to film. 

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 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 Film and Media Arts program at American University Washington DC prepares you to be a compelling visual storyteller. You will learn the skills you need for a career creating meaningful stories that inform and inspire action in film, video, and game design.

The University of Aberdeen offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Film and Visual Culture, designed to immerse students in the exploration of visual culture's significance in society. This programme is structured to provide comprehensive training, preparing graduates for various roles within the industry.

 MFA in Filmmaking program at 3is-International Institute for Image and Sound is aimed at international students who are fluent in English and hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in cinema and audio-visual studies, or in another field but with a keen interest in artistic careers.

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.

At Cinema Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University offers M.Phil.programmes in three disciplines – Visual Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies and Cinema Studies.