The Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh is at the forefront of innovation and excellence in English studies. Our internationally recognized scholars and writers offer courses in Literature, Composition, Writing, and Film Studies. Students may major in Literature, Writing, or Film Studies; or they can minor in Literature or Film Studies or earn a certificate in Children's Literature or Public and Professional Writing. With 72 full-time faculty, over 1,000 undergraduate majors, and over 170 graduate students, we are the largest department in the School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to these undergraduate majors, we offer an MA in English, an MFA in Writing (poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction), and a PhD emphasizing Cultural and Critical Studies, as well as master's and doctoral level certificates in Film Studies. The English MFA and PhD programs consistently rank among the very best in the country.
Film Studies Program/Department of English
The English Department has the largest number of faculty members and course offerings at Pitt in the area of Film and Media studies.
Our courses (designated as ENGFLM) focus on the history, theory, and criticism of film, television, and digital media.
On the undergraduate level, ENGFLM courses can be taken as electives for the English and Writing majors or minors as well as for the Film Studies major or minor. We also offer internships in Film Studies, and many of our courses fulfill General Education requirements.
On the graduate level, ENGFLM courses are part of the English doctoral curriculum. Many English graduate students choose to concentrate in the area of Film Studies and do their doctoral Project and Dissertation in this field.
Pittsburgh is a stimulating city for film and the other arts. In addition to standard commercial theaters, there are numerous theaters that show independent, foreign, and experimental film. Furthermore, the city hosts several annual film festivals at the University and elsewhere.
Please also see the interdisciplinary Film Studies Website for information about the Film Studies major, minor, graduate certificates, and faculty members and courses in other departments: www.filmstudies.pitt.edu
