Our school offers several different summer programs, for both high school and college students. For more information, please visit our summer programs page by clicking here

Entering students interested in scholarships should follow all instructions in the Scholarship section of the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships. Students might qualify for need-based scholarships by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal. Entering students can obtain FAFSAs from any school, college or university from January 1 through March 2. Students can obtain FAFSAs from this website: https://studentaid.gov/ and should complete and submit the form by March 2. Visit www.financialaid.ucla.edu for more information on financial aid. School awards and scholarships are distributed at the end of the academic year. Our students submit a special application for these awards during Winter Quarter. For more information you can check our Financial Aid FAQs below.

Yes. Find out the details on our Tours page.

For information on California residence requirements for tuition purposes, visit the UCLA Registrar's Office or contact the UCLA Residence Deputy at (310) 825-3447.

Admitted students will receive a housing application with their admission letter. You must return your statement of intent to register and the housing application by the published deadline. More information about housing for graduate and undergraduate students is available at UCLA Housing.

You can contact Theater, Film and Television Student Services at (310) 206-8441 or send an email to theaterundergrad@tft.ucla.edu. If you have questions about the audition/interview feel free to call (310) 206-4418 or send an email to audition@tft.ucla.edu. Also, you can contact UCLA Undergraduate Admissions at (310) 825-3101 or visit www.admission.ucla.edu/ContactForm/UGADM.aspx.

This varies by department and degree. The UCLA tuition and fee schedule can be found on the UCLA Undergraduate Admission page.

Our school offers several different summer programs, for high school and college students. For more information, visit /programs/summer-programs.

The application period to apply is Nov. 1-30 each year.

Applicants interested in majoring in Theater must select Theater as their first choice of major on their UC application. Otherwise, applicants will not be able to sign-up for an audition/interview.

You may call our student services office at (310) 206-8441 to ask questions about the application process. However, our advisors are specifically for current students only. You may send specific questions to info@tft.ucla.edu with the subject line: Specific Question and we will do our best to answer your questions.

No. UCLA does not admit students for the purpose of earning a second Bachelor’s degree. Students with a Bachelor’s degree must apply to one of our graduate programs.

It is not possible for any undergraduate TFT student to double major. The curriculum required for both the Film and the Theater undergraduate programs are very intense, thus students are not able to complete two majors during their stay at UCLA.

Undergraduate students majoring in Theater are not allowed to change their major to Film.

Undergraduate students who wish to take graduate courses (only the 200 level) for credit towards the bachelor degree must petition for advanced approval of the department chair and the dean of the school and must meet specific qualifications. Undergraduates should not be enrolling in 400 level courses at all. We will not approve petitions to earn credit for 400 level courses.

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An Interview/Audition is not always required for admittance. Applicants will be contacted ONLY if more information is needed and an Interview/Audition will be required. Therefore, not all Applicants will be contacted. Review the specific Interview/Audition Requirements to prepare for your area of interest, in the event you are contacted for an Interview/Audition.

Yes. Find out the details on our Tours page.

For information on California residence requirements for tuition purposes, visit UCLA Registrar's Office: Residence for Tuition Purposes or contact the UCLA Residence Deputy at (310) 825-3447.

Admitted students will receive a housing application with their admission letter. You must return your statement of intent to register and the housing application by the published deadline. More information about housing for graduate and students is available at UCLA Housing.

You can contact Theater, Film and Television Student Services at (310) 206-8441 or send an email to theaterundergrad@tft.ucla.edu. If you have questions about the audition/interview feel free to call (310) 206-4418 or send an email to audition@tft.ucla.edu. Also, you can contact UCLA Undergraduate Admissions at (310) 825-3101 or visit https://www.admission.ucla.edu/ContactForm/UGADM.aspx.

This varies by department and degree. The UCLA tuition and fee schedule can be found on the UCLA Graduate Admission page.

Our school offers several different summer programs, for high school and college students. For more information, visit /programs/summer-programs.

Students might qualify for need-based scholarships by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal. Entering students can obtain FAFSAs from any school, college or university from January 1 through March 2. Students can obtain FAFSAs from this website: https://studentaid.gov/ and should complete and submit the form by March 2. Visit www.financialaid.ucla.edu/ for more information on financial aid. School awards and scholarships are distributed at the end of the academic year. Our students submit a special application for these awards during Winter Quarter.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships www.financialaid.ucla.edu/

The Theater Department at UCLA offers both professional (M.F.A.) and academic (Ph.D.) degrees. All of our programs are full-time, day-time programs. We do not have part-time or correspondence programs to get a degree. We accept applications for the Fall Quarter only and applications in almost all of our areas, application deadlines are due the year prior to the year you plan to start.
Professional Degrees M.F.A. in Theater. The M.F.A. comes in specialties of Acting, Directing, Design for Theater and Entertainment, and Playwriting.
Academic Degrees Ph.D. in Theater & Performance Studies

Applications and supporting materials received after the deadline will still be considered, at the discretion of the Department. Consideration for fellowship and other financial support will depend on availability of funds and cannot be guaranteed for such applicants.

If you have a B.A. or equivalent degree from any accredited University, you are eligible to audition/apply to our M.F.A. acting program. Your degree does not need to be in Theater.

Applicants may only apply to one department and one degree program within our School and at UCLA.

All application materials for the Theater graduate programs are available on the web. The application is available online for electronic submission at grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

The department does NOT update Graduate Division website that designates which application materials have arrived for the different graduate programs. Applicants will receive an e-mail notice from the department on the status of the application materials 8 weeks after the application deadline.

There are specific requirements for each department, degree program, and area of specialization. The general application requirements can be found under admissions. For information about the admissions and program requirements for each degree program in the School, visit http://legacy.tft.ucla.edu/students-admissions/admissions/

No. The online Theater Departmental Application does NOT need to be mailed to UCLA. If you are applying to an M.F.A. program in Theater, please indicate which area you are applying to in your statement of purpose. The four M.F.A. areas are as follows: Acting, Directing, Playwriting, and Design for Theater and Entertainment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we request the applicants refrain from calling us regarding their application status. The Theater Graduate Counselor will contact applicants in February via e-mail if key application materials are missing.

Faculty who teach in each specific area review the applications for that area. In addition, admits to the graduate program must be approved by the UCLA Graduate Admissions Office.

Due to the high volume of applications, supporting materials will not be returned.

Theater graduate applicants are usually notified in March. Please do not call the department to check on the status of your application materials or your admissions decision. We cannot give out information by telephone. Applicants will be notified via email once a decision is made on their application.

Yes. Students applying a second time are not given special consideration; they must compete with the new field of applicants. Graduate students must file a new graduate application and may use supporting materials from their previous application, which we keep on file for three years.

Part-time study is not permitted for any degree programs in Theater at UCLA. The majority of our classes are taught during the day. UCLA Extension offers classes in theater, film and television that are taught in the evening and on weekends. Their program, however, does not lead to a degree.

Applications are only accepted for the Fall Quarter.

All applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade-point average or the equivalent in work completed after the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program and in all post-baccalaureate course work.

The GRE is only required of applicants applying to the Ph.D. program in Theater. However, the GRE is highly recommended for M.F.A. applicants with a G.P.A. below 3.0 in their last two years of undergraduate coursework.

UCLA Code: 4837 Theater Code: 2403 Film and Television Code: 4505

Information on the TOEFL exam, including the required minimum test scores, can be found at grad.ucla.edu/admissions/english-requirements/

87 (internet), 560 (paper and pencil), 220 (computer). IELTS score at least 7.0.

UCLA Code: 4837 Theater Code: 99 Film and Television Code: 83

To expedite the process of reviewing your application, we prefer that all of your supplemental materials (statement of purpose, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) be sent collectively in one envelope to the UCLA Department of Theater.

The street address for our office is: Graduate Theater Admissions, UCLA Department of Theater, 235 Charles E. Young Drive East, 103 E. Melnitz, Box 951622, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622.

Ideally, the statement of purpose should not be more than two pages. The statement can be single- or double-spaced.

Yes, transcripts and letters of recommendation must be in signed/sealed envelopes.

The portfolio should include evidence of your ability appropriate to the area of emphasis as demonstrated by sketches, renderings, photographs, sound recording, production books, plots, technical papers, reviews, or other exhibits appropriate to the field of study. All costume design applicants must submit drawing samples.

No. All application materials submitted in support of an application (including creative work, original or otherwise) will not be returned to the applicant, nor will the Department be held responsible for the materials.

The department does not allow prospective students or the general public to sit in our classes. Our classes are open only to currently enrolled students or students who are newly admitted to the program. If you are admitted to the program, you will be invited for a campus visit, which includes auditing classes, meeting with faculty and meeting with current students. If you are planning to visit Los Angeles prior to your audition/interview, you may schedule a campus tour and a tour of the School. For more information, visit our Tours page.

For information on California residence requirements for both admission and tuition purposes, visit UCLA Registrar’s Office or contact the UCLA Residence Deputy at (310) 825-3447.

Admitted students will receive a housing application with their admission letter. You must return your statement of intent to register and the housing application by the published deadline. More information about housing for graduate and undergraduate students is available at at UCLA Housing.

You may contact the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s Student Services Office by calling (310) 206-8441 or by visiting us in 103 East Melnitz Hall. You may also contact our Theater Graduate Counselor by sending an e-mail to theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu. If you have any questions about the audition process for the M.F.A. program in acting, please call (310) 206-4418 or send an email to audition@tft.ucla.edu. If you have questions about the UCLA Graduate Division Online Application, please call (310) 206-3411 or send an email to onlineapphelp@grad.ucla.edu. Finally, for additional information about the application process, and for other FAQs, please visit www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/infoserv/faq.html.

This varies by department and degree. The UCLA tuition and fee schedule can be found on the UCLA Graduate Admission page.

Students in production programs are responsible for financing their own film and video projects. Production expenses will vary depending on the nature of the projects and the medium in which the student chooses to work. Total estimated expenses per program are: B.A.: $1,000-$10,000; M.F.A. Production/Directing: $15,000-$50,000; M.F.A. Animation: $3,000.

Each faculty member in our Department has achieved significant national and/or international recognition in his or her field. Some instructors have permanent appointments while others are invited to teach for one term or one year. The combination of permanent and visiting instructors provides our students with a diverse and continuously evolving educational environment. Visit our Faculty page for an updated list of our faculty members.

Many of our graduates are working successfully as writers, producers, directors, editors, cinematographers, journalists, animators, educators, executives, etc. Some choose to work for major studios, while others dedicate their time to independent filmmaking and entertainment endeavors. Many also go on to teach. Depending on what the student wishes to get out of the program, there are abundant opportunities to explore their areas of interest. Our faculty is dedicated to giving our students the best preparation for the career the student is pursuing. Graduates of the M.A. program in Cinema & Media Studies have taken a variety of jobs within the film and television industries, often as researchers for studios and independent production companies. They have also found positions in film and television archives, museums and research institutions, and are qualified to teach in the California State University and community college systems.

No, applicants are only allowed to apply to one program within the Film, Television and Digital Media department and at UCLA.

Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree from an established, regionally or internationally accredited college or university with the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 GPA or higher. The degree specialty is not important, as we have admitted students from many different backgrounds of education and experience. Previous film experience is not required. M.A. and Ph.D. applicants are required to submit GRE scores, M.F.A. applicants are not required to take the GRE. International students must meet the international requirements found on the Graduate Admissions website.

All application materials for the graduate programs in Film, Television and Digital Media are available on the web. The application is available online for electronic submission at grad.ucla.edu/admissions/admission-application-for-graduate-admission/

The application deadlines vary depending on the area of specialization and the degree program. To find out the deadline for specific graduate program, please click here to be taken to the Film Graduate Programs Page.

With the high volume of applications, we do not notify applicants if all of their supplemental materials have been received. However, if an application is incomplete, we will notify the applicant via email and request that the materials be submitted as soon as possible.

Here are the GRE Requirements for the Graduate Programs in Film: Ph.D. applicants are required to take the GRE M.A. applicants are required to take the GRE M.F.A. applicants are NOT required to take the GRE (Note: The GRE is highly recommended for M.F.A. applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0.)

UCLA Code: 4837 Film, Television and Digital Media Code: 4505 Theater Code: 2403

Information about language requirements can be found at grad.ucla.edu/admissions/english-requirements/

UCLA Code: 4837 Film, Television and Digital Media Code: 83 Theater Code: 99

Materials need to be POSTMARKED by the deadline date.

Cinema Studies M.A. (1-2 years), Cinema Studies Ph.D. (2 years), Producers Program M.F.A. (2 years), Screenwriting M.F.A. (2 years), Animation M.F.A. (3 years), Directing M.F.A. (4 years), Cinematography M.F.A. (4 years).

Cinema & Media Studies M.A. students may apply to the Ph.D. Program in their final year of study. They do so by submitting a dossier to the Graduate Counselor in Film along with the Departmental Application for the Ph.D. Program. The dossier should contain a Statement of Purpose, describing your reasons for wishing to earn a Ph.D., and two writing samples that demonstrate a high level of ability to write criticism or historical narrative. Letters of recommendation from Cinema & Media Studies faculty in residence are not necessary, but may be submitted from faculty on leave, part-time faculty, visiting faculty, or faculty from other departments. Evidence of your potential as a practicing scholar is required and will be determined by the breadth and depth of your advanced course work in history, theory, and criticism; the quality of thought and research demonstrated in your writing; your imaginativeness as a scholar; and your potential, as indicated by your academic transcripts, awards, publications, etc. Prospective students with a Masters in another degree are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants interested in the Cinema & Media Studies Ph.D. program must hold an M.A., M.S. or M.F.A. degree.

Due to the very high volume of applications, we request that students not contact us directly to find out if we have received application material. The graduate film program does NOT utilize the online system to inform students about the arrival and completeness of their application. Once we have finished opening mail and compiling all application files, we will contact you via email if any material is missing. Generally, these missing material emails will be sent about a 4-6 weeks after the application deadline. If you do not hear from us and you have a confirmation from the Graduate Division that the online application has been accepted and paid for, it is safe to assume that your application is indeed complete and will be reviewed.

Faculty who teach in each specific area review the applications for that area. In addition, admits to the undergraduate programs must be approved by the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions Office and graduate admits by the Graduate Admissions Office.

Due to the amount of time needed to review the large number of applications, applicants are usually not notified until March or April. Because the Animation deadline is much later than the other areas, students who apply for Animation are notified in April or May about their decision. Please do not call the department to check on the status of your application. UCLA notifies all applicants by e-mail and we cannot give out information by telephone.

Students applying a second time are not given special consideration; they must compete with the new field of applicants. Undergraduates must go through the entire application process again. Graduate students must file a new graduate application.

Your letters of recommendation can be from a variety of sources. Strong letters of recommendation come from people who know you well and can speak about your strengths and potential to succeed in the program.

Some areas and programs do NOT accept tapes and DVDs. Prior production experience in film and television is not a formal requirement for admission to any of our programs. Our Department seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds who are well educated, imaginative, creative, energetic, and determined. If the program you are applying for does not accept reels or film work in any format, include your experience in your Resume and/or Personal Statement. Production Directing/Cinematography: Does NOT accept tapes or DVDs Producers Program: Does NOT accept tapes or DVDs Animation: Will accept VHS/Slides/Artwork Portfolios, DVDs. Make sure they work!!! Screenwriting: Requires a Script, Does NOT accept tapes or DVDs

No, supporting materials will not be returned.

Yes. Find out the details on our Tours page..

For information on California residence requirements for tuition purposes, visit the UCLA Registrar's Office or contact the UCLA Residence Deputy at (310) 825-3447.

Admitted students will receive a housing application with their admission letter. You must return your statement of intent to register and the housing application by the published deadline. More information about housing for graduate and undergraduate students is available at UCLA Housing.

You can contact Theater, Film and Television Student Services at (310) 206-8441 or send an email to filmgrad@tft.ucla.edu .

This varies by department and degree. The UCLA tuition and fee schedule can be found on the UCLA Undergraduate Admission page.

Our school offers several different summer programs, for high school and college students. For more information, visitour summer programs page.

Entering students interested in scholarships should follow all instructions in the Scholarship section of the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships. Students might qualify for need-based scholarships by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal. Entering students can obtain FAFSAs from any school, college or university from January 1 through March 2. Students can obtain FAFSAs from this website: https://studentaid.gov/ and should complete and submit the form by March 2. Visit www.financialaid.ucla.edu/ for more information on financial aid. School awards and scholarships are distributed at the end of the academic year. Our students submit a special application for these awards during Winter Quarter.

The application filing period is Nov. 1-30. For up-to-date information about deadlines, including supplemental materials deadlines, please visit our Admissions page.

Freshman applicants must complete all necessary requirements to apply to UCLA. For more information, please visit http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/ADM_fr/fracadrq.htm for more information. Transfer applicants must have their GE requirements completed. Those attending a California community college should complete the IGETC requirements. A course in Film history and a course in Theater are also recommended.

Prior experience in film and television is not required.

You can find information about the GE requirements in the About section of our website's Undergraduate Film page.

We do not accept films, DVDs, or videotapes.

The guidelines for the essays can be found on the Undergraduate Film Admissions page.

You may call our student services office at (310) 206-8441 to ask questions about the application process. However, our adviser is available for current students only. You may send specific questions to info@tft.ucla.edu with the subject line "Specific Question" and we will do our best to answer your questions.

No. Students in the Film major are not allowed to change their major to Theater. In addition, Theater majors are not allowed to change their majors to Film.

20 units must be completed in the senior concentration.

Students will select their concentration in the Spring quarter of their junior year. They can choose from: Film Production, Documentary, Screenwriting, Animation, Digital Media or Cinema & Media Studies.

Students cannot change their concentration in the senior year. Students may change their concentration prior to Fall Quarter of their senior year by petition only.

Students should complete their internship requirements in the junior or senior year. Undergraduate film students are required to complete a four-unit internship.

Due to the high volume of applications here at UCLA, we cannot review your transcripts for transfer credit until you are an admitted student. Once you have been admitted and you have accepted our admissions offer, the Admissions Office in Murphy Hall will review your transcripts and transfer valid course credit. If you are attending a California community college, you may go to www.assist.org for help with transfer credit. All prospective students may view the UCLA General Catalog to find course descriptions of our required courses to see if they can find a similar course at their current institution.

Yes, find out the details on our Tour Page

For information on California residence requirements for tuition purposes, visit UCLA Registrar's Office for Tuition Purposes or contact the UCLA Residence Deputy at (310) 825-3447. You can also visit their website, UCLA Housing.

Admitted students will receive a housing application with their admission letter. You must return your statement of intent to register and the housing application by the published deadline. More information about housing for graduate and undergraduate students is available at UCLA Housing.

You can contact Theater, Film and Television Student Services at (310) 206-8441 or send an email to filmundergrad@tft.ucla.edu. Also, you can contact UCLA Undergraduate Admissions at (310) 825-3101 or send an email to ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu.

The FAFSA is required in order to receive any federal funding. The deadline to submit the FAFSA for UCLA is March 2 to be considered for all funding. Additionally, you must be a U.S citizen or Permanent Resident in order to apply. See https://studentaid.gov/ for more information.

There are limited funds available to undergraduate students. However, when you apply for admission, you are also applying for scholarships. Some of these applications are automatic, basing their decisions on information in your application. Others, however, require you to submit additional documentation; if so, that fact is noted in the scholarship listing. Please visit http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/how-aid-works/grants-and-scholarships/index.html for more information

Student support funds at UCLA are provided to graduate students in the form of grants, fellowships, traineeships, teaching assistantships and graduate student researcher appointments. Support based solely on need is also provided, in the form of work-study and loans, through the Financial Aid Office. A student may receive both a departmental or Graduate Division award and an award based solely on financial need if the need-based criteria are met.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Due to federal regulations, international students are not eligible for university fellowships, but can be considered for departmental awards once admission has been offered.

The fees are the same for out of state students and those arriving on a J-1 or F-1 visa. However, there are additional requirements for international students which are as follows: Students who arrive on a J-1 visa must have a substantial portion of the funding coming from a source other than personal or family funds. Such funds may be identified as a scholarship, fellowship, or a grant/award from another organization. The F-1 Visa is for non-immigrants to enter the United Sates for the purpose of engaging in full-time study and after completing studies, the individual will return to the foreign country of permanent residence. For more information on visa and international status, please contact the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars.

The School of Theater, Film and Television has an awards process each spring quarter. All students are eligible to apply and awards are based on merit. Each year the school gives out approximately $3 million dollars to students.

The Financial Aids office will offer some students loans to pay for their time while at school. More information on student loan options and office can be found at http://www.loans.ucla.edu/. It is important for students to know the plans and alternatives for repaying the loan. That information can be found at http://www.loans.ucla.edu/repayment/repaymentplans.html For more information on financial aid, please visit: The UCLA Financial Aid Office The UCLA Scholarship Resource Center