Overview

About the Program

Prospective students should indicate their preferred track, study rationale and career goals as part of the Personal Statement at the time of application. The tracks are described below:

Integrated Degree Track (referred to as the M.A.-I.D. track on the application): The M.A./Ph.D. track of the Cinema and Media Studies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) emphasizes core area coursework in film and media history, theory and analysis as a preparation and foundation for doctoral study (at UCLA or another institution). This academically rigorous program is designed to move students into doctoral work after one year; however students can extend their studies for up to seven quarters.

Professional Track (referred to as the M.A.-R.P. track on the application): The M.A. Professional track offers an M.A. degree for those seeking expertise in critical analysis and research in formal preparation for a range of emerging careers in public and professional fields. The M.A. Professional track directly responds to the new interdisciplinary and intermedial nature of contemporary film, television and digital media and provides support for those interested in careers in film festivals/media programming, film/media criticism, media archives and media industries research.

Students in this track are encouraged to enroll in internships and proseminars, which are courses specifically tailored to building the skills necessary for work in the field and are highly encouraged to take advantage of our professional internship opportunities which capitalize on UCLA’s unique geographical position within the film and media industries in Southern California.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Text & Context in an Intermedia Age

Historiography: Media, History and the Archive

Digital Cinematography

Film Editing: Overview of History, Technique, and Practice

Media and Ethnicity

Contemporary Topics in Theater, Film, and Television

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 215 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have at least a 3.0 GPA

Satisfy the University of California’s Graduate Admission Requirements

Complete equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor’s Degree

Statement of Purpose

Resume/CV

Sample of Scholarly Writing

Unofficial copies of all Transcripts

Three Letters of Recommendation

Any international applicant whose first language is not English must certify proficiency in English when applying to UCLA, and, if admitted, upon arrival

U.S. immigration law requires that international applicants, if admitted, show documented evidence that sufficient funds to cover all tuition, fees, transportation, and living expenses are available for the first year of their studies at UCLA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

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Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Beverly Hills

Financing

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