Overview

It expands on the history, philosophy and meanings of the world's cinematic traditions and hones the critical tools with which researchers explore this field, one of the most vibrant in fine arts and humanities.

The program deepens students' understanding of cinema and moving image media by drawing on a wide variety of historical and cultural perspectives.

Features

Our Film and Moving Image Studies program at Concordia University Montréal fosters interdisciplinarity in both research and teaching, while being deeply rooted in the traditions that have shaped film and media studies.

Students are encouraged to research film and moving image practices in different national contexts and periods. Montreal's status as a cultural metropolis provides an exceptional range of film venues, museums, galleries and artist-run centres.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminar in Film and Moving Image History

Seminar in Film and Moving Image Aesthetics

Seminar in Film and Moving Image Theory

Seminar in Film, Moving Image and Cultural Theory

Topics in English Canadian Cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies View 7 other PhDs in Film Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

MA in Film Studies (or cognate field) with a minimum B+ average or GPA of 3.30

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22925 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22925 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5200 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5200 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

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