Master Cinéma et audiovisuel at Université de Picardie Jules Verne

Programme overview

Two-year master for students and practitioners seeking theoretical and practical knowledge of cinema combining research and creation. Two pathways: Essai, critique et programmation; Formes et métiers du cinéma documentaire.

Duration: 2 years (M1 - M2); M2 pathways: Recherche et création en cinéma - essai, critique et programmation; formes et métiers du cinéma documentaire | Study mode: full-time; taught in French | Location: Amiens, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

History, aesthetics and theory of cinema, the structure of the film sector, university writing and research method, research dissertation, oral and written film analysis, and technical skills (writing, directing, audiovisual editing); students make a film and sound documents.

Career pathways

Directing, writing and editing, production, distribution and exhibition (documentary and fiction), film criticism and cultural journalism, film and cultural programming, cultural institutions, cultural mediation and film research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to people returning to study and employees as well as continuing students.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee for the master-cycle (applies to EU/EEA, Swiss, Andorran, Monegasque, Quebec nationals and others not concerned by differentiated fees); excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for the master-cycle; partial or full exemption possible; excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 - M2); M2 pathways: Recherche et création en cinéma - essai, critique et programmation;

Apply through the official page: https://www.u-picardie.fr/formation/candidater-sinscrire/candidater

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