Overview

The curriculum in the Documentary program from DePaul University integrates knowledge of documentary’s history, styles, traditions, affinity for research and development, and varied approaches to storytelling and production with high production values, effective post-production, and the ability to take creative work to its audiences.

Key Facts

We see the world as your stage and we love our location. Chicago is home to one of the most involved and connected documentary communities across the nation and DePaul’s faculty has deep connections with production powerhouses like Kartemquin Educational Films (The Interrupters, Hoop Dreams, Life Itself), The Kindling Group (Radical Grace, The Calling, @Home) and Towers Productions. Come tour our urban campus to see for yourself the unique advantage we have in bringing the industry to you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Cinema

Project Bluelight

Topics in Study Abroad

Video Art

Multimedia News Production

Audio Documentary

Ethnographic Documentary Film Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

U.S. college and university transcripts should be mailed to the address below

DePaul alumni/undergraduate students applying for graduate admission must also submit a DePaul transcript. Request a free electronic transcript.

Submit two letters of recommendation from people who can attest to your artistic abilities, commitment, work ethic and creative potential. Your recommenders will receive a link to upload their document.

Submit a resume indicating your professional experience.

Submit a portfolio that includes written and media work.

Submit a statement of creative intent.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20970 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20970 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

20970 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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