Students are expected to develop the ability to think critically about film and to be able to contribute to ongoing theoretical debates and discussions in this field. They explore texts, authors, genres and movements associated with film, and develop an understanding of these elements within their historical contexts, all under the guidance of the Media and Culture Department. They are encouraged to formulate original hypotheses and test them in their class presentations, research papers and Master's thesis.

Programme outline

The Master's programme in Film Studies yields 60 ECTS credits: 42 credits for core courses 18 credits for a Master's thesis.

The specific number of credits a student is required to obtain through coursework is determined by the admissions committee and is based on the student's previous qualifications. Fulfilment of all the requirements will take at least one year.

Detailed course information

For detailed course descriptions, follow the link below to the UvA Course Catalogue.

Thesis

The Master's thesis reports on research carried out by the student under the supervision of two academic staff members involved in the programme. The subject of the thesis must be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic
adviser(s). The final text should be approximately 15,000 words.

For further information on Faculty thesis guidelines, please see the link below.

All master's Programmes in Media Studies

Media Studies has five master's programmes:

• Filmstudies (Dutch taught, 60 EC)
• Journalistiek en media (Dutch taught, 60 EC)
• Film Studies (60 EC)
• New Media and Digital Culture (60 EC)
• Television and Cross-Media Culture (60 EC)



Degree requirements

Film Studies is a Master's programme in Media Studies. Students who successfully complete this programme receive a Master's degree in Media Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Credit transfer

Students who show exceptional promise during a Regular or Professional Master's programme are encouraged to continue their studies in a Research Master's programme. Once students are admitted to the Research Master's programme, they can transfer credits earned during their previous course of study towards their Research Master's degree. The examination committee determines which courses qualify for transfer.