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
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Film Studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
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.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you) — Non-residents: 22,497 AUD / year ≈ 22,330 CAD / year
- Domestic (Applies to you) — Citizens or residents: 4,846 AUD / year ≈ 4,810 CAD / year
Living costs
Montréal, Canada
1,082-1,772 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Film and Moving Image Studies.
