Program Overview
The Film and Media Studies at University of California Santa Barbara is a MA programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Film and Media Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Barbara, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film and Media Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Autobiographical Screenwriting
- Textual Analysis
- Special Topics in Film Analysis
- Black Film Criticism
- National Cinemas
- The Philosophy of History
- Media Historiographies
- Special Topics in Film and Media History
- History, Memory and Media
- Television and New Media Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)
- GRE General test scores
- TOEFL scores 600 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 100 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band Score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
- A Writing Sample must be submitted in the online application and should demonstrate excellent written ability in an address to film and media studies or a related field that relies on analogous critical, historical and theoretical methods. It should be a coherent, completed essay with references that is 15-20 double-spaced pages in length.
- Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,294 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Barbara directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara, United States
University of California, Santa Barbara is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English