MA Cinema and Media Studies at University of Washington

Programme overview

The two year M.A. degree program prepares students for advanced work in Cinema and Media Studies, or for careers in teaching at the elementary, secondary, or junior college levels. In addition, M.A.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Cinema and Media Studies | Duration: 50 credits | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

50 credits; Core Coursework (10 credits):; CMS 520 and CMS 525; Core Seminars (15 credits):; 500-level CMS courses. Course list maintained by the program.; Master of Arts Project (5 credits):; CMS 590; Additional Coursework (20 credits):; Graduate coursework at the 400-level and above, course list maintained by the program.; Language Requirement:

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), or $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application. The Law (JD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (PharmD) and Medicine (MD) programmes do not use the Graduate School application.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uw.edu/admission/find-a-program/program-detail/#!?progid=829

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