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Diploma of Film and Media Studies

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Historical, Cultural and social study of cinema and media.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Film and Media Studies.

Career outcomes

Careers in the film and media field (page states the major prepares students for them
No roles listed)

Curriculum

51-55 credits: film history and theory courses
Media and cultural analysis
Production-related and elective courses chosen with a faculty advisor
Requirements stated for students entering Fall 2023 and later.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study (equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA); at least 17 years old; official bank letter and financial statement; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE 44
Duolingo 90 or other listed proof); not open to applicants who already completed a US degree; several majors closed to F-1.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study; equivalent of 2.00 US GPA; at least 17 years old by start; applicants who already completed a degree in the US are not accepted; proof of funds (bank letter)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 90
Cambridge 160
TOEIC 850
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,916 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Cliff Drive)
Faculty or school	Academic Affairs (credit programmes)
Department	Film Media Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.