Film and Media Studies Graduate Degree Program

Description
The graduate program in Film and Media Studies is designed to be strongly disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and international. 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 study abroad as part of their dissertation research. Thirteen core faculty and seven associated faculty span a wide range of areas of specialization. In addition, three major publication projects are based in the department.

General Information
Website http://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/
Address Department of Film and Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
2425 Social Sciences and Media Studies
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4010
(USA)
Phone (805) 893-8535
Email grad@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu
Degrees Offered MA/PhD, PhD
Requirements
  • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
  • Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
  • Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
  • GRE General test scores
  • TOEFL scores 600 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 100 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
  • Writing Sample (Writing sample that demonstrates a high level of ability to write theory, criticism, or historical narrative. 8-20 pages of a coherent, completed essay and does not have to be about film.)
Pre-Application No Pre-Application necessary
Deadlines Fall Only - December 1, 2009
Optional Emphases Global Studies; Technology and Society (Both Ph.D. only)