MA Cinema Studies at New York University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in the Cinema Studies program at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies is a self-contained curriculum that provides students with an advanced course of study in the history, theory, and criticism of film and the moving image. Students also have the opportunity to pursue internships for credit at film libraries and archives in the city or in the film and media industries in order to further their professional development.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science | Duration: 36 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students must complete 36 credits, of which 32 credits must be taken in the department; 4 credits of graduate credit may be transferred from another department or institution, with permission of the chair, if these credits are not counted toward another graduate degree. Sample required courses: Film Form/Film Sense: Industries & Aesthetics; Film Theory; Film History/Historiog.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Cinema Studies is based on previous academic achievement, a personal statement, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. In addition to the general Tisch Graduate Application, please prepare the following: A professional résumé listing academic background, work experience, honors, affiliations with professional organizations, papers presented at conferences, published work, language ability, etc. A statement of purpose (two to three double-spaced pages) outlining your academic and professional background, goals, and what you hope to gain from the program. A writing sample (15-20 double-spaced pages) that reflects your ability to carry out sustained critical, theoretical, and/or historical thinking on film, television, video, and/or new media.

Duration: 36 credits

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities