Program Overview

Film Studies MA Program

The Institute for Art Theory and Media Studies at ELTE is currently the only higher institution of education in Hungary to offer an English-language MA degree in Film Studies.

Program Structure

The MA program runs with two specializations:

• The Film Theory specialization offers a general overview of the history and theory of film, as well as critical understanding of the mechanisms and genres of popular film culture, with an emphasis on academic and critical writing.
• The Filmmaking specialization allows students to get hands-on experience in the various creative areas of production process (screenwriting, directing, editing, cinematography, production), and produce a collaborative thesis project.

Program Details

• Title: Film Studies MA
• Degree: Expert in Film Studies
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: OH-FIF/482-4/2011
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute for the Theory of Art and Media Studies
• Department: Department of Film Studies
• Language: English
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 2
• Maximum number of students: 30

Description

The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of film history, theory, and criticism, as well as practical skills in filmmaking. Students develop thesis projects (academic and creative) through consultation sessions with assigned advisers.

Strength of Program

The Institute for Art Theory and Media Studies at ELTE has been hosting various undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in Film Studies since the 1990s. The faculty members are highly acknowledged experts in film studies, specialists of their chosen fields, and take part in international and local research projects.

Career Opportunities

Besides academia, the program prepares students for jobs in various branches of the cultural/entertainment sector. Graduates pursue an academic career or find different opportunities in the media and film industry.

Job Examples

• Film- and communication teachers
• Film critics
• Editors
• Experts
• Positions at film and media archives or different national institutions and boards
• Line producers
• Screenwriters
• Cameramen

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 3,500 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 3,500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: EUR 100 (non-refundable) for Early Bird applicants, EUR 150 (non-refundable) for regular applicants
• Entrance exam fee: 100 EUR

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements: Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below.
• Language requirements: The language of instruction for the entire program is English. Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate a very good level of English-language skills: minimum B2 level CEFR.
• Documents to submit with application:
  • Online application form
  • Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
  • Bachelor-level degree
  • Transcript of records
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Research work plan (for Film Theory specialization)
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport
  • Copy of application fee payment receipt
  • Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
  • Reference work (for Filmmaking specialization)
  • Language certificate

Application Procedure

• Application deadlines:
  • Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11
  • Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03
  • Period 3: 01/04-31/05
• Procedure of the application: The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.
• Entrance examination and selection process: The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of English to pass the entrance exam. The format of the entrance exam is an online interview. Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.