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The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TXPublicDepartment of Radio-Television-Film · Department of Radio-Television-Film, Moody College of Communication

The Department of Radio-Television-Film at UT Austin offers a BS in Radio-Television-Film, a three-year MFA in Film and Media Production, a two-year MFA in Screenwriting, and an MA and PhD in Radio-Television-Film with a Media Studies concentration. Students have access to equipment checkout, six production studios, a green screen, a motion capture studio and Dolby Atmos mix suites.

Eligible film degrees

Each program has its own page with admissions, tuition, production costs, funding and sources. Tuition, admissions and facilities of one program do not apply to the others.

Film ProductionFilm StudiesFilm DirectingScreenwriting

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The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film

BSBachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film
Location: Austin, TX
Format: On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
Fields: Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Studies (broader film degree)
Duration: Duration not verified
Funding: Funding not verified
Tuition: $10,858 – $13,576 per academic year · In-state — Full-time undergraduate, Texas resident (fall and spring, estimated range across colleges) · 2026-2027
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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The University of Texas at Austin

MA in Radio-Television-Film, Media Studies concentration

MAMaster of Arts in Radio-Television-Film (Media Studies concentration)
Location: Austin, TX
Format: On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
Fields: Film Studies (broader film degree)
Duration: Two years
Funding: Partial funding
Tuition: $8,684 – $10,554 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (fall and spring, estimated range) · 2026-2027
Deadline: December 1, 2026 · Fall 2027
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The University of Texas at Austin

MFA in Film and Media Production

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Film Production (Radio-Television-Film)
Location: Austin, TX
Format: On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus. · Full-time
Fields: Film Production (dedicated degree) · Film Directing (broader film degree)
Duration: Three years
Funding: Partial funding
Tuition: $8,684 – $10,554 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (fall and spring, estimated range) · 2026-2027
Deadline: December 1, 2026 · Fall 2027
View programSelected in: Top Film Schools in the USA, Top MFA in Filmmaking Programs in the USA
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The University of Texas at Austin

MFA in Screenwriting

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (Radio-Television-Film)
Location: Austin, TX
Format: On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
Fields: Screenwriting (dedicated degree)
Duration: Two years including one summer
Funding: Partial funding
Tuition: $8,684 – $10,554 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (fall and spring, estimated range) · 2026-2027
Deadline: December 1, 2026 · Fall 2027
View programSelected in: Top Screenwriting Schools

Offerings we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists eligible film degrees only. These related offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope (for example certificates, minors, acting-only or animation-only degrees).
  • MFA in Writing (Michener Center for Writers), screenwriting field (Master of Fine Arts in Writing)Offered by the Michener Center for Writers, not the RTF department; not researched in this pass (would need its own record if added).Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Facilities and student showcases

Only what the school documents on its own pages. Access to facilities can differ by program and level — see each program page.

Official student showcases

Screening series

Verified facilities

  • Production StudiosSix production studios.Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026
  • 70 x 20 Green ScreenGreen screen for compositing and virtual sets.Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026
  • Motion Capture StudioFor digital performance and virtual production.Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026
  • Foley Stage & Dolby Atmos Mix SuitesSound effects, mixing and voiceover recording.Source: rtf.utexas.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Institution

Official name
The University of Texas at Austin
Control
Public
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 12, 2026
Institutional accreditation
Not verified
Address
110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 12, 2026
Website

Sources

Last verified October 12, 2026. Program facts and their sources are on each program page.
  1. IPEDS 2024–25 Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), via College Navigator — U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), verified October 12, 2026
  2. rtf.utexas.edu/about/facilities-and-equipment — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  3. rtf.utexas.edu/graduate/admissions-mfa-screenwriting — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  4. rtf.utexas.edu/graduate/frequently-asked-questions-about-admissions — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  5. rtf.utexas.edu/programs-initiatives/screenings-showcases-and-festivals — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  6. rtf.utexas.edu/undergraduate — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026

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