MA in Cinema Studies in New York United States | New York University

New York University | New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 44,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in Cinema Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on film history, theory, and analysis of moving images. This program allows students to enhance their professional skills through internship opportunities at local film archives or media companies. Evening classes accommodate working professionals, and alumni have established careers as film curators, critics, educators, and creative professionals in the industry.

Students in Cinema Studies refine their analytical skills and develop a sophisticated understanding of visual media. NYU's Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies pioneered academic film studies in the U.S. and now covers television, video art, and digital media. Graduates often pursue careers in film preservation, programming, journalism, or creative roles like directing, writing, and editing, benefiting from the program's global, interdisciplinary perspective.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Copies of academic transcripts from any schools in which you received a college degree or attended for two or more years.
Two letters of recommendation from academic, artistic or professional references
Professional or artistic resume
Statement of Purpose

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 r'sum 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. In the absence of a moving imagerelated topic, a piece of writing on a subject in the arts or humanities is acceptable. All samples must be written in English. Untranslated samples will not be considered.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test). We will accept results from the in-person version or the iBT Home Edition.
Duolingo English Test
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Tuition USD 44,802
New York City, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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