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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Film, Photography & Media History View 700 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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 Fee
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International
19104 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19104 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
19104 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19104 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
4720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4720 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Wilmington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.