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Master of Arts - Broadcast and Cinematic Arts - Film Theory and Criticism

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant campus — Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 17,676
Application Fee
USD 65
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The film theory and criticism program at Central Michigan University focuses on film theory, history, criticism and genre study, with an emphasis on studying a variety of aspects of film as an art form. A student pursuing this degree is generally interested in investigating film as a cultural product, delving into the impact of representation, the underlying meaning of film narratives and innovations to the medium over time. Others may be more interested in film production, screenwriting and direction. This program is best suited to students who are looking to move on to a terminal degree program in film, American studies, or popular culture/media studies, and who want to pursue a career in teaching and researching film.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 17,676
Application fee
USD 65
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
15 May 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Mount Pleasant campus

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

1200 S. Franklin St.

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Established in 1892, CMU has more than 16,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. More than 20 percent of CMU's main campus students supplement their on-campus classes with online courses. A nationally ranked institution that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning while embracing a sense of community among our students, faculty, staff and more than 235,000 alumni around the world. CMU is a university where students, faculty, staff and alumni learn to pursue excellence, live with compassion and be leaders. A diverse campus community is inclusive of backgrounds, religions, cult...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.