Overview

This Cinema Studies programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on the study of moving images, covering developments from early visual media to modern digital and screen-based platforms. It supports research into transformations in image cultures, examining key transitions and developments through historical, theoretical, and contemporary perspectives.

Key Facts

The academic environment includes structured doctoral training through coursework and independent research, leading to a substantial thesis. Research explores diverse analytical approaches to media, enabling the formulation of critical questions and the production of original contributions within film and media studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film and Media Theory
Film History
Screen Cultures and Digital Media
Research Methods in Cinema Studies
Image Culture Analysis
Women in Swedish Film: gender, film and representation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Film Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 credits with 60 at second-cycle level required
At least 30 credits in Cinema Studies including a 15-credit thesis required
Major in film/cinema studies preferred; related fields considered with strong research plan
Proficiency in Scandinavian language or English required
Selection based on academic background, written work, research plan, supervision availability, and collaboration ability

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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