Program Overview
The Film and Television - Cinematography at Aalto University is a MA programme in Arts & Design taught in English, Finnish, Swedish 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 arts & design. 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 Film and Television - Cinematography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland 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, Finnish, Swedish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film and Television - Cinematography programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cinematography Methods
- Master\x92s Thesis Seminar
- Creator-centred Research and Creator Theory
- Film Analysis and Essay Writing
- Advanced Information Retrieval
- Master Clinic
- Film History Specialisation
- Night Interior Lighting
- Night Exterior Lighting
- Character Lighting
- Digital Cinematography
- Display and screening technique
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission procedure
Applicants for the Master\xc2\x92s Programme in Film and Television; Cinematography apply in the master\xc2\x92s level admissions in the field of Art and Design. Key admission criteria when selecting students for the major in Cinematography are originality, storytelling ability, initiative, patience, communication and social skills, group work skills, stress tolerance, the ability to accept feedback, readiness for analytical thinking and openness to learning, spatial, temporal and conceptual perception ability, visualisation skills in design, mastery of the technical realisation process, general film and art history, a knowledge of the traditions and modern trends in the field, and the ability to think in a critical and analytical manner.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto 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 Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English, Finnish, Swedish
- Duration 24 months