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Boston University · Department of Film & Television
A four-term, 64-unit MFA in Film & Television Studies with four required history and theory courses, electives and an 8-unit thesis project (usually written scholarship, optionally multimedia). Teaching assistantships and COM merit scholarships are available.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: bu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in film and television studies (history, theory, criticism); research degree, not production.
Source: bu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
ThesisThesis project (8 units), usually written original scholarship, optionally a multimedia project.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Academic writing sample | Required | Two academic writing samples of at least 750 words each from recent arts or humanities courses.Source: bu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Rolling admission · for Fall 2027
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Source: bu.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — COM master's tuition, billed per unitFrom the school's rate table for this level | $2,282 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$146,048 = 64 units × $2,282 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: bu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial fundingPolicy year: 2026-2027
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