Overview

At Television, Film and Media Studies from California State University Los Angeles, courses explore the history, cultural politics, financial structure, aesthetics, and societal impact of film, television and ‘new media’ (internet, digital media, social media, etc.).

This program is also designed to enable students to acquire an understanding of research methods and theories that explore industry structure and audience reception, as well as visual and structural examinations of media texts. The program requires that students select and develop an area of specialization.

Students at Television, Film and Media Studies from California State University Los Angeles will:

have the opportunity to choose elective courses, with advisor approval, from other related programs, including the MFA in Television, Film and Theatre, and the Communication Studies MA program.

be enabled to pursue intellectual inquiries that interest them while gaining a broader understanding of Television, Film, and Media Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Telecommunications and Film

Media Theory and Criticism

Television Studies

Post World War II Film and Television History

Cultural Studies

Narrative Studies in Film and Television

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Students must have a 3.00 grade point average.

Official transcripts of all previous college work, a copy of their TOEFL score if applicable, a writing sample, a statement of purpose, and a minimum of two letters of recommendation by persons qualified to assess the applicant’s academic work.

Students whose undergraduate major was not Television, Film and Media Studies or some variant thereof, may be admitted to the degree program in conditionally classified standing.

Conditionally classified students must achieve a minimum B grade in every course of a conditional study plan of up to 15 semester units of undergraduate work in Television, Film and Media Studies.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9144 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9144 USD / year

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In-State

9144 USD / year

≈ 9144 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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