Cinema studies
Why study Cinema studies?
If you are an undergraduate student with a strong academic record, Honours in Cinema Studies gives you the opportunity to pursue a year long program of study (two years part-time) which combines coursework and research in a specialised area of knowledge. You can also elect to undertake a combined Honours year and gain expertise in two areas of study for a broad-ranging qualification. Complete the Honours program with a high overall grade to qualify for entry into the Masters by Research program, or, in cases of high achievement, direct entry into the PhD program.
Career opportunities
Film distribution, writing and editing for publications, film archives, film criticism, script writing, teaching, research, industry funding organisations.
Course information
Local students
Structure
Coursework
Three coursework (60 credit points) subjects including compulsory subject CST4IAM Issues and Methods.
A thesis (12 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours following completion of the degree, you should have completed at least 130 credit points of Cinema studies subjects with an average mark of 70% or better.
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Cinema Studies, you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Apply in writing for admission by the first Monday in November in the year prior to starting Honours. Your letter should include:
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- Write a 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic (this is not binding)
- Statement of results
- Subjects you intend to study at Honours level
- If you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
Download an application form [PDF 1.9MB] or contact Cinema studies on (03) 9479 2616 or cinema@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
International students
Structure
Coursework
Three coursework (60 credit points) subjects including compulsory subject CST4IAM Issues and Methods.
A thesis (12 000 words)
The writing of a thesis, carried out under the guidance of a supervisor. The thesis is designed to test your potential to conduct individual academic research, and conceive and carry out a research plan, to analyse and interpret data, to construct arguments, and produce a substantial piece of work.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry to honours following completion of the degree, you should have completed at least 130 credit points of Cinema studies subjects with an average mark of 70% or better.
How to apply
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Cinema Studies, you should:
- Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors
- Secure the agreement of a supervisor
- Apply in writing for admission by the first Monday in November in the year prior to starting Honours. Your letter should include:
-
- Write a 200-300 word abstract of your thesis research topic (this is not binding)
- Statement of results
- Subjects you intend to study at Honours level
- If you wish to complete the course part-time or full-time
Contact the Faculty Office for application an form and further information.
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Your study experience
Student work
upstart is a project of La Trobe's Journalism, Media Studies and Cinema Studies programs. The site showcases the writing of emerging journalists
Student and graduate profiles
Students of the Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or focus on staff in Cinema studies.
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