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Arts & Humanities

PhD Film and Digital Media at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

This doctoral program in critical practice integrates advanced media studies with practice-led research creation, enabling students to examine and produce work responsive to diverse forms of media in transition and in consideration of small- and large-scale cultural and environmental shifts.

Faculty: Arts Division  |  Department: Film and Digital Media  |  Duration: Normative time for completion of the program is six years.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 108 units of study in coursework at UC Santa Cruz. Residence for a minimum of six quarters.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in higher education, including teaching and research positions in media studies, film and television studies, digital culture, and related fields.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). UC graduate academic student Tuition for California residents (rate band for academic graduate programmes). Excludes Student Services Fee, campus fees and UC SHIP health insurance. Non-residents additionally pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $15,102 Source

Duration: Normative time for completion of the program is six years.

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