Overview

Key Facts

In fulfilling the FMS major or minor, you will become a more discerning and active user of media — able to understand and employ them as powerful art forms that can change society for the better.

The Film and Media Studies program at Tufts University program:

teaches you about the history, theory, and practice of film, television and other media

combines practice with theory

provides a global perspective

is interdisciplinary

enables you to combine your interest in media with your desire to make a difference in the world

pairs your classroom education with opportunities within our internship program and on-campus events and organizations

gives you the critical thinking skills, knowledge of film and media, and extensive writing experience you need to pursue graduate studies and career opportunities in film, television, advertising, public relations, journalism, digital media, and a range of other fields

Students graduating with a BA in Film and Media Studies will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the history of media and their impact on society

Demonstrate awareness of the different ways media are used around the world

Identify techniques used by moving image and other media

Analyze how film and media techniques shape the user's experience

Undertake independent research on media that demonstrates knowledge of disciplinary methods, concepts, and theories

Effectively participate in creative, technically competent, and meaningful media production

Communicate ideas clearly in a range of forms to diverse audiences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art of the Moving Image

Global History of Cinema

20th Century U.S. Television History

Screenwriting

Directing for Film

Media, the State, & the Senses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media View 756 other Bachelors 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

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application, Coalition Application via Scoir, or QuestBridge Application

Responses to the Tufts Short-Answer Questions

Official High School Transcript(s)

Senior Year Grades

Counselor/School Official Recommendation

Teacher Recommendation from a core academic teacher

English Proficiency Test Scores

$75 USD Application Fee or Fee Waiver

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71982 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71982 USD / year

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Domestic

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71982 USD / year

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Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 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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