Master of Arts in Film Studies 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Iowa |TopUniversities

Master of Arts in Film Studies

Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Study Level

Masters

Graduate programs in Cinematic Arts are grouped under two program headings: film studies (MA and PhD) and film and video production (MFA). While each program offers a variety of courses distinctive to each degree, many courses cross program and discipline boundaries, and all of our faculty have interests that span a variety of fields. Examination committees, admissions committees, and departmental committees mix and match interests and expertise so that faculty and students both are maximally engaged. This section outlines the rules and practices that apply to candidates for the Master of Arts in Film Studies. In addition, Graduate College rules apply to all students enrolled in a Graduate College program, including those in Film Studies. Under normal circumstances, students who do not already hold an MA in Film Studies or a closely allied discipline are first admitted into the Film Studies MA program, even if they are interested in pursuing a doctorate in Film Studies. This is a two-year program, but in exceptional cases may be completed in three semesters and a summer. No more than six hours of graduate credit for courses taken elsewhere will be accepted toward the Film Studies MA. The Film Studies MA serves two basic purposes: 1) to give students substantial training in film analysis, history, and theory, and 2) to afford students an opportunity to learn about various film-related disciplines in order to make an informed career choice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Study Level

Masters

Graduate programs in Cinematic Arts are grouped under two program headings: film studies (MA and PhD) and film and video production (MFA). While each program offers a variety of courses distinctive to each degree, many courses cross program and discipline boundaries, and all of our faculty have interests that span a variety of fields. Examination committees, admissions committees, and departmental committees mix and match interests and expertise so that faculty and students both are maximally engaged. This section outlines the rules and practices that apply to candidates for the Master of Arts in Film Studies. In addition, Graduate College rules apply to all students enrolled in a Graduate College program, including those in Film Studies. Under normal circumstances, students who do not already hold an MA in Film Studies or a closely allied discipline are first admitted into the Film Studies MA program, even if they are interested in pursuing a doctorate in Film Studies. This is a two-year program, but in exceptional cases may be completed in three semesters and a summer. No more than six hours of graduate credit for courses taken elsewhere will be accepted toward the Film Studies MA. The Film Studies MA serves two basic purposes: 1) to give students substantial training in film analysis, history, and theory, and 2) to afford students an opportunity to learn about various film-related disciplines in order to make an informed career choice.

Admission Requirements

7+

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