Overview

The Film Studies programme at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides a rigorous academic foundation in the art and history of moving images. Students engage with a diverse curriculum that spans from classical Hollywood cinema to contemporary international traditions and critical theory.

Housed within the Department of English, the curriculum is built upon a core framework that investigates the language of cinema, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary approach allows learners to interpret films as complex cultural artefacts that reflect national and global histories. The programme encourages students to become engaged citizens by understanding how film shapes our cultural present and helps imagine future possibilities.

Why Film Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The university provides a robust support network through the Academic and Career Advising Center, offering dedicated coaching to help students secure internships and research opportunities. Distinctive teaching features include weekly film screenings that facilitate deep immersion into cinematic movements and directorial styles. Students benefit from the College of Arts and Sciences' emphasis on experiential learning, which connects academic theory with real-world professional practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 30330 per year
National fee: USD 30330 per year
Local fee: USD 11100 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Language of Cinema
Film History
Gender and Sexuality in Film
Ethnicity and Film
Film Theory and Criticism
English Capstone Experience
Czech Culture and Society via Film
LGBTQ Literature and Film
Shakespeare on Screen
Film Genre
Film Directors
Film Period
National Cinemas
Writing For Film
Music in Film
History of Photography
Visual Communication
Communication and Popular Culture
Media and Culture
History of Media Arts
Aesthetics
Sociology of Mass Media

Careers with Film Studies

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles within the media, entertainment, and education sectors. Recent alumni have secured positions as technical media producers, editors, production assistants, and content coordinators. Employment destinations include organisations such as Apple, Inc., Gray Television, and various film festivals and media centres. The programme also provides a strong foundation for advanced master's level study in directing, cinema studies, or humanities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Theory and Criticism

Film Directors

Writing For Film

Film History

LGBTQ Literature

Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30330 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30330 USD / year

≈ 30330 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11100 USD / year

≈ 11100 USD / year

Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 USD / month

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