Master of Arts [M.A] [Film and Media Studies] From University of California

Santa Barbara, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1891established year
23983enrollment
Public
Santa Barbaracampus
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Film and Media Studies)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #84 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$12,264 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$12264

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$16527
Health Insurance$6201

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$15102
2021$28669
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  • The program emphasizes the study of film and media history, theory, analysis, aesthetics, and criticism from a humanistic perspective, within the context of global media culture.
  • Students are encouraged to incorporate intensive site-specific study as part of their dissertation research. Nineteen core faculty and thirteen affiliated faculty members span a wide range of areas and specializations. In addition, several major scholarly publication projects are based in the department.

Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Ranking

202520242023202220212020201920182017

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Arts 84 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #24 out of 139 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Arts 170 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #33 out of 85 in USA 2025)

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