Program Overview
The Film Studies at Concordia University Montréal is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 545 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Montréal, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film Studies 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
- Methods in Film Studies
- Topics in English Canadian Film
- Topics in Québécois Cinema
- Topics in European Cinemas
- Topics in Non-European Cinemas
- Topics in Film History
- Topics in Film Theory
- Topics in Aesthetics and Cultural Theory
- Gender Issues in Film
- Topics in Film Genres
- Topics in Experimental Film and Video
- Topics in Documentary
- Topics in Film Directors
- Topics in Film Studies
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements. Incoming students will be expected to have a degree in film studies with a minimum B average (GPA 3.00) in their undergraduate degree. Applicants may be requested to attend an interview with the graduate committee. All applicants will be required to submit an example of their writing on cinema, and a letter of intent.
Some applicants who have undergraduate degrees in other programs will also be considered. These students must have a strong interest in cinema from the perspective of other disciplines such as art history, film production, communications, English, French, sociology, philosophy, history or political science.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 545 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 545 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Concordia University Montr\xc3\xa9al 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.
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