Overview

The MFA Film programme at California College of the Arts prepares students to create and thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary film.

Key facts

The unique multidisciplinary culture provides the ideal conditions for exploring the themes and topics you care about from many perspectives, including artist, director, craftsperson, or entrepreneur.

With the mentorship of the award-winning faculty, you’ll strengthen your conceptual capabilities, refine your working methods, and expand your understanding of the moving image.

Careers and opportunities

Filmmaker/Director

Cinematographer

Screenwriter

Film editor

Writer/Critic

Educator

Curator

Visual artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Language and Form

Writing for the Moving Image

Production

Nonfiction Studio

Directing Studio

Graduate Film History

Film Aesthetics and Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

CCA practices rolling admissions, which means applications can be submitted for review after the January 15 priority deadline

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies View 217 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and $70 nonrefundable application fee

Resume/curriculum vitae

Two recommendation letters

Unofficial college transcripts

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

Personal essay

Portfolio

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

64140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64140 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64140 USD / year

≈ 64140 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oakland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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