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Film and media studies provides specialized research opportunities and career-focused education for individuals seeking a master's program with a multimedia film emphasis. Learners can choose from an extensive range of interdisciplinary courses in film and media, collaborating with experts who teach across diverse departments and academic institutions in arts, humanities, and social sciences. This program caters to graduates with bachelor's degrees in film, media, gender, or cultural studies, as well as those with robust liberal arts backgrounds.
The University at Buffalo requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, and all applicants must either hold a bachelor's degree or have an expected completion date for one of these degrees before the semester for which they are applying.
1. Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement) This should be a one to two-page outline of the student’s academic, media, and research interests in which they plan to pursue in the program. Students should also identify a secondary field and/or department related to Media Study that they plan to pursue in graduate work. What challenges or experiences with media have led you to apply to this degree
 
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Work Sample(s) This may be an online portfolio or simply submitted via Slate, but it should include at least a substantial academic writing sample and/or a portfolio with examples of the student's creative practice.