Cinema & Media Studies - MA (Cinema & Media Studies)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Full-time: 5 term(s)Duration
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- School of the Arts, Media, Performance & DesignField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- MA (Cinema & Media Studies)Awards
- $18,825Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Cinema & Media Studies Please note: The following changes to our Program and degree names will take effect in May 2027. Current program and degree names remain in effect until Spring 2027.
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Graduate Program in Film/Cinema & Media Studies (FILM) → Graduate Program in Film & Media Arts (FILM) Film & Video – Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Production → Film & Media Arts – Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Production Film & Video – Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Screenwriting → Film & Media Arts – Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Screenwriting & Creative Producing Note for International Applicants: There are currently no funded positions. We are unable to consider international PhD students for our program. We are able to consider international self-funded students for the MA and MFA programs. The MA in Cinema & Media Studies immerses students in a two-year program of study that nurtures students’ academic and professional goals. A wide range of required and elective courses enhances the range and depth of students’ skills and knowledge. The PhD in Cinema & Media Studies, incorporating theoretical, historical and critical approaches to visual media, is designed to encompass a variety of methodological frameworks, cultural practices, and historiographic models. This humanities-based interdisciplinary program will help students to acquire comprehensive knowledge of cinema and media theory, history, and criticism. Along with developing essential research and teaching skills, students will participate in the rich research culture of the University and develop a doctoral dissertation that will make a significant contribution to the discipline. Research, teaching, participation in international colloquia, as well as publishing and other forms of professional academic development are key components of t
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
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Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Major research paper OR Thesis. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MA Thesis proposal (500 words) Statement of interest (500 words) Resumé or CV, including a list of courses you have taken in film and related disciplines (e.g. theatre, visual arts, cultural studies, communications) and the grades that you received. Two scholarly essays (max. 7,500 words) with an indication of the course(s) for which the sample was written. PhD Statement of interest incorporating proposed dissertation topic (500 to 1,000 words) Resumé or CV, including a list of courses you have taken in cinema and media studies and related disciplines (e.g. theatre, visual arts, cultural studies, communications) and relevant experiences and accomplishments. Two scholarly essays (max. 7,500 words) with an indication of the course(s) for which the sample was written. · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$18,825 CAD / year≈ $13,842 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Cinema & Media Studies - MA (Cinema & Media Studies) cost?
CAD 18,825 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
Full-time: 5 term(s), as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Major research paper OR Thesis. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MA Thesis proposal (500 words) Statement of interest (500 words) Resumé or CV, including a list of courses you have taken in film and related disciplines (e.g. theatre, visual arts, cultural studies, communications) and the grades that you received. Two scholarly essays (max. 7,500 words) with an indication of the course(s) for which the sample was written. PhD Statement of interest incorporating proposed dissertation topic (500 to 1,000 words) Resumé or CV, including a list of courses you have taken in cinema and media studies and related disciplines (e.g. theatre, visual arts, cultural studies, communications) and relevant experiences and accomplishments. Two scholarly essays (max. 7,500 words) with an indication of the course(s) for which the sample was written. · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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