Overview

Film from University of Gothenburg initiates its research enquiry from the image. The subject of film in this programme is characterized by the image: the moving image’s historical reliance on technological innovations and the mastery of the medium.

Quick Facts:

The programme encourages critical engagement; exploration of archives, experimentation with film grammar, innovation, and the power of images to activate people’s self-perception and perception of their world – these are the core areas that form the structure of the courses.
The courses are designed through a series of ‘intensives’; intensives are times allocated for seminars, workshop, exercises and peer-feedback sessions. Students will be expected to work towards visual assignments between each course intensive. The intensives explore different research methods which are framed by a conceptual proposition. Film practice and experimentation with film language form the core of each intensive. Students are required to present their own film work across the duration of the programme and to participate actively in peer-feedback sessions, using feedback models introduced in the programme. Students work towards a final film project in the second year of the programme. This project will be presented in a public context. A written component is also required for final completion of the programme. Students are asked to critically reflect on their artistic process in relation to their research enquiry and final project.
Film is one of the subjects in the Unit of Film, Photography and Literary Composition. It is part of a larger department inclusive of Craft, Design and Fine Arts and offers the possibility for a dynamic interdisciplinary and artistic environment. Several of the programmes include the requirement to take elective programme courses. These courses aim to expand your knowledge in other artistic areas and provide opportunities to develop your skills and abilities. In the elective courses, you will meet students from other disciplines. You apply for the elective courses based on an annually decided course offering.

Programme Structure

The programme is designed to encourage expressive possibilities in image-making and has a two-fold approach:

prioritizing the education experience by advancing research questions, methods, and theoretical propositions through a series of intensives conducted on focused topics or themes; and

supporting individually formulated enquiries. The first provides a foundation for the second, where you will develop an individually formulated research enquiry that progresses over the course of successive semesters and is transformed into performative filmic works. You will be required to engage with written texts, presentations, discussions of films screened, and to contribute actively to the educational environment of the programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Film Studies View 4 other Masters in Film Studies in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in film of at least 180 credits or equivalent

Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School

Your portfolio to the MFA Programme in Film should include: 

Letter of intent

Artist statement

CV

Work samples, media

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

613980 SEK / year

≈ 613980 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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