Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum provides advanced classes in film style and aesthetics, historiography, global cinema, and film production. Students work closely with faculty to develop individualized courses of study that support their research agendas and career goals, culminating in Master's theses.

Applied learning experiences, an important part of the program, offer opportunities for teaching, festival programming, conference planning, film production, curatorial practice, publishing, film education, and professional writing.

Career Information

The MA program in Film Studies from University of North Carolina Wilmington offers an intensive learning experience that trains students for a wide range of professions, as well as preparing students for PhD study. Students gain practical experience in organizing and programming events, conference planning, film curating, research, and writing commentary and criticism about moving images and film industries.

Film Studies faculty involve MA students in research and publication activities, teaching students to prepare manuscripts for publication and perform archival work. Faculty may also co-author projects with graduate students, engage students as editors, and collaborate with students on curatorial projects. These applied learning opportunities help our graduates develop the expertise they need to become professionals in their chosen fields.

The MA program also includes film production, in collaboration with students and faculty from the MFA in Filmmaking, deepening their knowledge of screenwriting, production, development, editing, cinematography, and marketing. Students also benefit from our wide-ranging internship program at local, national, and international film agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Cinema
Film Theory
Seminar in Film Studies
Advanced Practicum in Cinematography
Screenwriting
Digital Visual Effects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies View 215 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for graduate admission.
Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
A 2-3 page Statement of Purpose that explains the candidate's educational or professional goals.
An example of the candidate's academic or critical writing in film studies or a related field.
3 letters of recommendation.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24531 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24531 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6064 USD / year

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Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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