Master's Programme in Cinema Studies, 120 hp

The application process is explained here. Please follow the instructions carefully.
http://www.ims.su.se/english/education/courses-and-programmes/master-s-programme-in-cinema-studies/application-process

Description

The Master’s Programme in Cinema Studies is taught at the Section for Cinema Studies within the Department of Media Studies. The two-year programme provides students with advanced knowledge, critical approaches, and a wide range of perspectives concerning moving images and the field of screen cultures in there ongoing transitions. Past and present configurations of moving images are studied historically, aesthetically, and as cultural phenomena and practices. The field itself, cinema studies, is critically examined as new media formats and convergence culture offer novel scholarly challenges in addition to the discipline’s classical concerns. The courses are mainly taught by section staff, but from time to time international scholars participate.

The programme consists of two core courses focusing on theories, historiographies, methods, and research skills; students are encouraged to complete these courses during their first year of study. In addition, the compulsory courses “English for Academic Research” and “Scientific Methods and Research Ethics” are organized within the Faculty of Humanities. Finally, students are offered optional courses in key areas of expertise (equivalent to 30 credits/hp minimum) in Cinema Studies. One of the optional courses per academic year focuses on aspects of Swedish or Nordic cinema. A major research paper (thesis) is completed year two.

The programme features syllabus-based courses, individual supervision of thesis work, and theses-in-progress seminars. Students may complement their degree with courses offered at master’s level by other departments or by partner universities. The programme is supported by the resources of the Swedish Film Institute, the National Library of Sweden, the Ingmar Bergman Foundation, Stockholm-based museums, libraries, and archives, and may lead to doctoral studies, creative, administrative and/or policy-making careers in film, television, publishing, and archives.

Selection and selection criteria

If the number of applicants exceed the number of possible admitted students, the students will be ranked.

The ranking of students will be based on the critiera stated below. All critera will be considered and weighed together into a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s merits.

1) the quality of the submitted text in regards to scientific writing , theoretical and empirical knowledge and the relevance of the research topic for the field of cinema studies
2) the combination of courses in different (or same) subjects included in the Bachelor’s degree and performances in these courses (grades). Of special significance are courses in cinema studies, if the major of the undergraduate degree is another subject or discipline than cinema studies.
3) letter of intent.
4) the two letters from academic referees regarding the applicants scientific proficiency and prerequisites to complete the programme.

Clarifications regarding admissions requirements

The eligibility requirement Bachelor degree in Cinema Studies or the equivalent means that the applicant has
a) an undergraduate degree in Cinema Studies or
b) another degree in a nearby field of study with a sufficient number of credits in courses relevant to the field of cinema studies.

No preliminary information about admission will be given. A first assessment of the applicant, in regards to the eligibility requirements, begins after January 15, 2014 when a complete application has been submitted. Or after April 15 for the national application round.