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Wake Forest University · Documentary Film Program
A one-year, 33-hour MA in documentary film with an emphasis on sports storytelling, mixing online summer courses with on-campus fall and spring semesters. All students produce a short thesis film.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: bulletin.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MA in Documentary Film (bulletin title) with required writing, directing and producing courses and a thesis film; the program markets it as sports media and storytelling.
Source: bulletin.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmAll students develop and produce a short thesis film.
Source: bulletin.wfu.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: documentary.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production and equipment costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Optional | Portfolio material is requested but not required.Source: documentary.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
April 15 · for Summer 2027
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Source: graduate.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate School of Arts & Sciences full-time graduate tuitionFrom the school's rate table for this level | $38,650 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: finance.wfu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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