Master of Arts (MA) in Theater and Film Studies
Regulation: Government Gazette Β' 3543 / 19-6-2024 (in Greek)
Program Director: Panayiota Mini
Program Steering Committee: Angela Kastrinaki, Panayiota Mini, Athena Kavoulaki, Constantina Georgiadi, Manolis Seiragakis
OPEN POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
Entrance examinations are held twice a year subject to the availability of vacancies: in mid-September (with an application period from the 1st
to the end of July) and in mid-January (with an application period from the 1st
to the end of November).
Call for Applications (to be published till June 2025) [Previous, in Greek]
Required Exam Material
According to the approved Program Regulation, starting from the fall semester of 2024-2025, 75% of the graduate seminars will be taught remotely and 25% face-to-face for each seminar, throughout the program’s duration. Three out of the thirteen weeks of seminars each semester will be conducted face-to-face, on Saturdays, with dates to be announced in due time. Physical attendance at face-to-face meetings is mandatory.
Α Greek language qualification of at least B2 level is required, as almost all courses are offered in Greek. The BA (first degree) submitted must be recognised by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (Hellenic NARIC, or DOATAP). A translation of the degree and an Apostille stamp are also required.
The selection of candidates is made through written and oral examinations. Only candidates holding a BA with an average score of at least 6.00/10 are entitled to sit the exam.
Next application period is from July 1st to July 31st, 2025. Please submit your application through: https://postgrad.cict.uoc.gr/
The Interinstitutional MA Program "Theater and Film Studies" is co-organized by the Department of Philology of the University of Crete (https://www.philology.uoc.gr/) and the Institute for Mediterranean Studies of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (https://www.ims.forth.gr/el).
The program focuses on the scholarly study of the history and theory of theater and cinema. It is open to graduates of all disciplines who are interested in specializing in the research and scholarly exploration of these two arts. It provides training suitable for employment in the public and private sectors as well as for participation in research projects and pursuit of doctoral studies.
The program is free of charge.
It is conducted through a blended learning system, with 75% synchronous distance teaching and 25% face-to-face teaching.
The duration of the program is 4 semesters for full-time studies and 8 semesters for part-time studies. The total number of ECTS required for obtaining the Master’s Degree is 120.
ADMISSION
€ 1,000 EXCELLENCE AWARD – EFTHYMIOS KOUMENTAKIS DONATION
Admission to the Interinstitutional MA Program "Theater and Film Studies" is through examination.
Entrance examinations for admission in February 2025: Saturday 18 January 2025, 11:30am.
The top performer in the entrance examinations will receive an excellence award from the Efthymios Koumentakis Donation, along with a cash prize of €1,000.
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FOR FREE MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION
Graduate students can apply for scholarships from the Institute for Mediterranean Studies and the University of Crete, based on their performance in the program.
In addition, upon their admittance to the program, eligible students may apply to the University of Crete for free meals and accommodation. For eligibility criteria, please visit the Office of Student Affairs webpage.
For more information about the Interinstitutional MA Program "Theatre and Film Studies" and the announcement for graduate admission, please visit this link (in Greek).
Tour of the premises and infrastructure of the Department, the Campus and the Institute for Mediterrannean Studies - FORTH.
Days and hours of consultation with Faculty and Academic Advisors (in Greek)
List of successful applicants
The candidates with the following application numbers have been admitted:
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email:
pgrad@phl.uoc.gr
phone:
+30 2831077306
address:
University of Crete - Department of Philology - Postgraduate Studies - GR 74100 Rethymno
