Program Overview
The Cinema at San Francisco State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cinema programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 13,694 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cinema programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Introduction to Graduate Studies\', \'Critical Paradigms and the Cinematic\', \'Directed Experience in Film Education\', \'Cinematic Documentary\', \'Independent Cinema\', \'Post-colonial Cinema\', \'Critical Practices\', \'Professional Development & Training\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Curation and Cinema\', \'Cinema and the City\', \'Sexuality in the Cinema\', \'Cinema and Cultural Studies\', \'Critical Practices\', \'Seminar in Critical Theory\', \'Seminar in Documentary Cinema\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
To apply to the M.A. in Cinema Studies, you must complete a two-step application process:
- an application form for the California State University system and
- a separate application for the School of Cinema.
Please note: you must complete both steps of the application in order to be considered.
STEP 1: Complete the CSU Graduate Application for application paperwork.
STEP 2: Complete the School of Cinema application. Materials needed for your application include: a CV, a statement about your background and research interests, a scholarly writing sample, unofficial transcripts and the names of at least two recommenders.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,694 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 13,694 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Francisco State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months