Overview

Television, Film and Media Studies from California State University Los Angeles aims to develop a knowledgeable and artistically skilled graduate who will be able to pursue an advanced degree and/or a professional career in journalism, television, cinema, and media. The program emphasizes the importance of the media in constructing awareness of the multi-cultural composition of society, as well as the media’s impact on all aspects of human interaction.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Television, Film and Media Studies is 120 units, of which 50 units are in the major. Consult with an adviser for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Students at Television, Film and Media Studies from California State University Los Angeles will:

demonstrate the capacity to engage meaningfully with diverse communities.

demonstrate understanding of how individuals affect society and the environment.

demonstrate the capacity to make well informed, ethical, and socially responsible decisions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film History

Digital Media

Media Writing

Scriptwriting

Gender and Sexuality in the Media

Media Law

TVF Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 907 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your secondary education must be in an academic track, intended for college/university preparation and be deemed similar in preparation to what is required of U.S. high school graduates.

Have a minimum 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) in academic courses of the last 3 years of high school/secondary education.

You must graduate from high school/complete your secondary education by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7530 USD / year

≈ 7530 USD / year
Out-of-State

7530 USD / year

≈ 7530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7530 USD / year

≈ 7530 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students are assessed an additional $444 per unit

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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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Students at Television, Film and Media Studies from California State University Los Angeles will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

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