MA Film Studies at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Film Studies, MA is offered through the Cinematic Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Cinematic Arts | Duration: 36 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts in film studies requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of graduate credit, of which 24 s.h. must be earned at the University of Iowa.

Career pathways

The Master of Arts degree typically prepares students for continued, advanced graduate work in film studies at the University of Iowa or elsewhere. However, students have used their MA training in film theory and history to seek careers in other areas, including film criticism, positions at film archives or film festivals, or within various facets of the film industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A faculty committee chaired by the head of film studies evaluates applications to the Master of Arts program. Application materials should include undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts, a personal statement, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and samples of creative work when relevant. Admission decisions are based on the full range of an applicant's accomplishments and evidence that the applicant will fit the elements of the program and will thrive in the department. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Arts in film studies or a related discipline. All applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Information about the application process is available on the Department of Cinematic Arts website and the Graduate Admissions website.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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