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Cinema and Media Studies (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Cinema and Media Studies is administered through the Graduate School and requires 36 units at the 400 level or higher, finishing with a comprehensive examination and no thesis option.

Faculty: School of Cinematic Arts  |  Department: Cinema and Media Studies  |  Duration: 36 units; normally two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students take a media production and practice course, Seminar in Film Theory, a Critical Studies Colloquium, three survey courses (world cinema, US sound film, television or interactive media), two seminars and 12 units of cinematic arts electives. The comprehensive exam is taken in the final spring semester.

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Application information

Duration: 36 units; normally two years

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