Program Overview

The Film and Media Studies program at UC Santa Barbara offers M.A./Ph.D. and Ph.D.-only degrees with a focus on critical thinking and interdisciplinary research. The program emphasizes film study from a humanistic perspective within a global media culture context, providing students with a deep understanding of the discipline and its methodologies. The curriculum includes core courses in history, theory, analysis, and cultural studies, as well as a wide range of electives and opportunities for research and teaching.