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University of California-Los Angeles · Film, Television and Digital Media
A 36-unit MA in Cinema and Media Studies with a Professional Track and an Academic Track, completable in three quarters and extendable to seven.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MA in Cinema and Media Studies with professional and academic tracks.
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
Capstone projectFTV 213 Capstone Seminar in the spring quarter (academic track may use an independent research seminar).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic writing sample | Required | Sample of scholarly writing, 3,000-5,000 words.Length: up to 5000 wordsSource: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film or reel | Explicitly not required | Films, clips or reels are not accepted.Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — UC Systemwide Tuition (graduate students)From the school's rate table for this level | $15,066 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: financialaid.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (graduate, in addition to systemwide tuition)From the school's rate table for this level | $15,102 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: financialaid.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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