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The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is currently transitioning to a new admissions platform called Liaison (Select "Film Studies-PHD" then choose your area of specialization on another pull-down menu).
The portal to accept applications for Fall 2027 admission to the doctoral program in Film and Media Studies should be online and open to applicants sometime in early September.
Please note that application deadlines vary according to associated departments:
English: On admissions pause in the 2026-27 cycle
French: January 10, 2027
History of Art & Architecture: January 8, 2027
Slavic Languages & Literatures: January 15, 2027
The Film and Media Studies Program offers the following graduate degrees and certificates:
- PhD in Film and Media Studies (in conjunction with five Associated Departments):
- Terminal MA in Film and Media Studies
- MA Certificate in Film and Media Studies
- PhD Certificate in Film and Media Studies
Certificates are available to all Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (A&S) students in graduate MA or PhD degree programs. They address the needs of both the student who will focus on film studies (as in a dissertation) and the student who wishes training in film studies as a subspecialty.
The courses and research paper required for each certificate provide the student with a coherent curriculum in Film and Media Studies appropriate to the student's graduate level.
Film and Media Studies courses are offered by several departments. Choose “Film Studies” in the “School of Arts and Sciences” dropdown menu on the course descriptions page to view currently offered courses. Search courses.