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Film and Moving Image Studies (PhD)

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Concordia University offers Film and Moving Image Studies (PhD), a doctorate in Film & Animation programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Film & Animation

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 639 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Film and Moving Image Studies is a thesis-based doctoral program in Concordia University's Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema that trains scholars in the study of cinema and contemporary visual culture. The program develops students' understanding of moving image media by drawing on a range of historical and cultural perspectives, and it is rooted in the interdisciplinary traditions that have shaped film and media studies. Students complete an original research thesis under faculty supervision. The degree requires 90 credits and has a nominal full-time duration of four years, based at the Sir George Williams campus. New students are admitted in the fall term only, and funding packages, including awards and assistantships, are generally available to students in the program.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.30 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Applicants normally require a master's degree (MA) in Film Studies, or a cognate field, with a minimum B+ average or GPA of 3.30. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies. The application deadline for fall admission is December 15 for all applicants.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Film and Moving Image Studies (PhD) award?

Concordia University awards a Doctorate in the field of Film & Animation on completion of this programme.

How long does Film and Moving Image Studies (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Film and Moving Image Studies (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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