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The University of Texas at Austin · Department of Radio-Television-Film
A residential PhD in Radio-Television-Film with a Media Studies concentration, including coursework, comprehensive exams and a dissertation, targeted for completion by the end of the fifth year. Admitted students are guaranteed four years of funding, usually as Teaching Assistants, with a salary, resident tuition entitlement, a tuition reduction benefit and basic medical insurance.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
PhD in Radio-Television-Film with a Media Studies concentration covering film and media history and criticism. A research doctorate, listed as a broader film studies degree.
Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
DissertationCoursework, comprehensive exams and a dissertation.
Source: rtf.utexas.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: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Academic writing sample | Required | Academic writing sample, ideally 10-20 pages; a master's thesis chapter is appropriate.Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Fully funded (conditions apply)
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