Overview

Students at the Film and Media Production MFA program from University of Texas at Austin share a passion for great stories, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to taking creative risks.

Graduates with Film and Media Production from University of Texas at Austin will:

strengthen their craft,

develop their unique voices,

master the art of cinematic storytelling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screenwriting for Directors

Cinematography

Directing Documentary

History of Film

Directing Narrative

Supporting Work Elective or Supporting Work

Producing Film and Television Elective or Supporting Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 211 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

Statement of Purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Copies of Official Transcripts

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Academic Writing Sample

Portfolio (Creative Sample)

International applicants must submit the required, official TOEFL or IELTS score.

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.

3.0 GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18816 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18816 USD / year

≈ 18816 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9996 USD / year

≈ 9996 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 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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Overview

Graduates with Film and Media Production from University of Texas at Austin will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Austin

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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