
University of California-Berkeley · Department of Film & Media
BA in Film & Media
Overview
A BA in Film & Media built around film and media history, theory and analysis, declared after Film 10 or Film 20 and 30 units. Upper-division electives include screenwriting and production courses offered by application and interview, and students may write an Honors Thesis.
- Official program name
- BA in Film & Media
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Arts in Film & MediaBachelor's · Bachelor of ArtsSource: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- 12 lower-division and at least 28 upper-division units in the majorSource: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Entry routes
- First-year entry — Declare after completing Film 10 or Film 20 with a C or better and at least 30 units.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transfer entry — The department publishes a Transfer Transition Message for incoming transfer students.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Bachelor's degree whose major is film and media studies.
Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Thesis, film or capstone
ThesisOptional Honors Thesis, normally 40-60 pages, which may be a hybrid project with creative film and media elements.
Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published areas of study
- Required lower-division courses Film 10 (Film History and Form) and Film 20 (Film and Media Theory).Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Upper-division electives include screenwriting, television screenwriting, documentary and narrative production courses.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Production projects
- Production courses are offered by application and interview, primarily for juniors and seniors, with limited seats.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
- Equipment loans
- Equipment checkout requires enrollment in a media production course.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Access policies
- Indoor campus locations require advance permission and many spaces charge a fee for use.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Thesis and project spending
- Campus location fees
- Many indoor campus spaces require a fee for filming.Source: filmmedia.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs
Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Other requirements
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tests
Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate tuition, 2026-27 cohort (residents and nonresidents)From the school's rate table for this level | $7,101 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: registrar.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident Supplemental Tuition, 2026-27 cohort (in addition to tuition)From the school's rate table for this level | $19,635 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: registrar.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Student Services Fee (2026-27 undergraduate cohort)
- $693 per semesterMandatorySource: registrar.berkeley.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Sources and verification
- filmmedia.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmmedia.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/digital-media-lab — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmmedia.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/honors-thesis — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmmedia.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/major-requirements — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmmedia.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/transfer-students — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees/fee-schedule/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
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