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University of California-Los Angeles · Film, Television and Digital Media
A BA in Film and Television combining history, theory and production; first-years and transfers apply with a supplemental application, and seniors take a concentration and a professional internship.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: Production – Narrative DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: Production – CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Named concentrationPathway: Cinema and Media StudiesAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: ScreenwritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BA whose major is Film and Television, with senior concentrations including directing, documentary, cinematography, screenwriting and cinema and media studies.
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Culminating requirementSenior concentration of at least 20 upper-division units plus a professional internship.
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Writing sample | Required | First-year applicants: critical essay (3 page max) or creative writing (5 page max); transfer applicants submit both.Length: up to 5 pagesSource: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline · first-year
December 7, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · transfer
January 11, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — UC Systemwide Tuition (undergraduate, new students 2026-27)From the school's rate table for this level | $15,588 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: financialaid.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (undergraduate, in addition to systemwide tuition)From the school's rate table for this level | $39,270 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: financialaid.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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University of California-Santa Cruz
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