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A two-year, 50-credit MA in film history, analysis and theory on the Athens campus, ending in a thesis of at least fifty pages or a comprehensive exam. Students work as teaching assistants from the first year.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MA in film studies.
Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
ThesisThesis (original monograph of at least fifty pages, with oral defense) or written comprehensive exam.
Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Academic writing sample | Required | Written work such as a research paper, article or critical analysis.Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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February 15 · for Fall
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Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Full-time comprehensive (9-18 hours), Ohio residentFrom the school's rate table for this level | $4,928 | per semester · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Full-time comprehensive (9-18 hours), out-of-stateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $9,123 | per semester · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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