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University of California-Los Angeles · Film, Television and Digital Media
A full-time PhD in Cinema and Media Studies requiring core and elective seminars, reviews, a comprehensive exam, a prospectus, a foreign language at level three or higher, and a dissertation. Applicants need a master's-equivalent degree.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
PhD in 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
DissertationSubmission and defense of a dissertation.
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: tft.ucla.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Academic writing sample | Required | Sample of scholarly writing, 5,000-7,000 words.Length: up to 7000 wordsSource: 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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