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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Film Studies (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Film Studies (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,013 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    1-2 years

  • PGWP

    1-2 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Options
Internship
Research

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01

Overview

Master of Arts - Film Studies

This globally focused and interdisciplinary program at Carleton University teaches critical, theoretical and historical approaches to cinema and emerging media. 

Students learn to think analytically and express themselves clearly while developing specialized knowledge about history, aesthetics and film as a social and cultural practice. 

Faculty expertise includes world cinema (e.g. the cinemas of Asia, Africa, Europe, Canada and the United States), film theory and philosophy, film history, documentary film and media, video games and new media, sexuality and gender, and sound studies.

The MA has three streams. All students are admitted to the coursework-only stream and may, during their first semester, apply to do a major research paper or a thesis.

Collaborative specializations in African Studies and Digital Humanities are also available, as is a Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies.

The distinguished and internationally recognized faculty are engaged in innovative research with numerous books, articles, grants and awards to their credit.

This program offers a very collegial, supportive and student-friendly atmosphere conducive to success and is committed to student mentorship.

Capital Advantage

Ottawa offers unparalleled access to research materials and opportunities for internships. 

These include the Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Film Institute, the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of Science & Technology, the Canadian Museum of History and the Ottawa Art Gallery. 

There are also numerous film festivals, filmmaker co-ops, and production companies where students can intern.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,907

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,156
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,894
Tuition 1 person $19,013

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Letters of Reference (2 required)
  • Statement of Intent (1 required)
  • Writing Sample (1 required)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
20
reading

PTE

60
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

If your first language is not English, you can prove your language proficiency by:

  • presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
  • showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
  • present official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.


Academic background and requirement

  • The minimum requirement for admission to the master's program is a B.A. Honours or the equivalent in film studies or a related discipline with, normally, B+ in the honours subject and B- or higher overall.
  • Related disciplines might include mass communication, art history, literature, Canadian studies, women's studies, and history. Successful applicants will be admitted to the Coursework stream, with the option of applying to be transferred to either the Research Essay stream or the Thesis stream at the beginning of the second term.
  • Applicants without a background in film studies may be required to take a maximum of two full credits from designated courses in the undergraduate Film Studies program in addition to their normal M.A. program requirements.

Career opportunities

  • Broadcast presenter
  • Film director
  • Film/video editor
  • Production designer, theatre/television/film
  • Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video
  • Runner, broadcasting/film/video
  • Television camera operator
  • Television/film/video producer
  • Television production coordinator

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