Overview
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 this rigorous minimum four-year degree.
Features
- The PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at York University prepares students for academic and research careers in cinema and media studies along with related fields in cultural and communications studies.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Sound and Moving Image Library at York is one of the largest in Canada
- Scott Library features excellent print and electronic resources in cinema and media studies
- York’s Clara Thomas Archives includes numerous film-related collections
- York Film faculty run respected journals CineAction and Public: Art/Culture/Ideas
- York’s teaching and graduate assistants are the best paid in Canada and York offers generous admission and continuing student scholarships.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 8 other PhDs in Film Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
12000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 CAD per semester during 36 months. -
National
2870 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Toronto
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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