Graduate Certificate in Film Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A graduate certificate for aspiring scholars, teachers, researchers and film-related professionals. It can only be earned together with a film-focused master's thesis, doctoral dissertation or approved final project and a terminal graduate degree in a UMass Amherst programme.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Fine Arts | Department: Film Studies | Duration: 15 credits of approved graduate film courses | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

15 credits of approved graduate film courses, including one introductory film theory course, at least two courses outside the degree-granting department and college, and at least two courses with an international or intercultural focus.

Career pathways

Scholars, teachers, researchers and other film-related professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must be pursued in conjunction with a film-focused master's thesis, dissertation or approved final project in a UMass Amherst terminal graduate degree programme.

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.

Duration: 15 credits of approved graduate film courses

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