Apply to Playwriting (MFA) - UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television

First-Year Applicants

You may apply for admission as a first-year if you meet the following criteria
You’re currently in high school.
Or, you’ve already graduated from high school, but haven’t yet enrolled in a regular session at a college or university.

For first-years, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a four-year program consisting primarily of two years of general college studies and two years of major coursework.

How to Apply

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First-Year Applicants

You may apply for admission as a first-year if you meet the following criteria
You’re currently in high school.
Or, you’ve already graduated from high school, but haven’t yet enrolled in a regular session at a college or university.

For first-years, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a four-year program consisting primarily of two years of general college studies and two years of major coursework.

Resources

1

November 30, 2023

UC Application

Complete
University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.

2

december 6, 2023

Supplemental Application

Must be completed ONLINE by December 7, 2022
A supplemental application fee of $20 will be required
Create an account with Acceptd (Note: This is not the same login used for the UC Application.)
Complete all required information
Indicate areas of interest within Film
Upload Supplemental Materials
- Personal Essay (2 page max)
- Life Challenge Essay (2 page max)
- Writing Sample (Critical Essay (3 page max) or Creative Writing) (5 page max)
Submit two letters of recommendation
- Enter the names and emails of all recommenders into the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application
Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts

By the time of entrance, Freshman Applicants must:

Have at least a 3.0 GPA (CA Residents) or 3.4 GPA (Non-CA Residents)
Satisfy the University of California’s General Freshman Admission Requirements.

Transfer Applicants

You may apply for admission as a transfer if you meet the following criteria:
You graduated from high school and completed college-level coursework in a regular session at any college or university since your graduation. 
Note: You cannot disregard your college record and apply as a freshman. We do not accept applications from students seeking second baccalaureate degrees. 
For transfer students, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a two-year program for those who have completed two years of general college studies.

Resources

1

November 30, 2023

UC Application

Complete
University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.

2

december 6, 2023

Supplemental Application

Must be completed ONLINE by December 7, 2022
A supplemental application fee of $20 will be required
Create an account with Acceptd (Note: This is not the same login used for the UC Application.)
Complete all required information
Indicate areas of interest within Film
Upload Supplemental Materials
- Personal Essay (2 page max)
- Life Challenge Essay (2 page max)
- Writing Sample (Critical Essay (3 page max) or Creative Writing) (5 page max)
Submit two letters of recommendation
- Enter the names and emails of all recommenders into the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application
Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts

By the time of entrance, Freshman Applicants must:

Have at least a 3.0 GPA (CA Residents) or 3.4 GPA (Non-CA Residents)
Satisfy the University of California’s General Freshman Admission Requirements.

Current UCLA Student

For current UCLA students, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a two-year program for those who have completed two years of general college studies. The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media (FTVDM) admits Change of Major students only once each year for the Fall Quarter.

Resources

1

November 30, 2023

UC Application

Complete
University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.

2

december 6, 2023

Supplemental Application

Must be completed ONLINE by December 7, 2022
A supplemental application fee of $20 will be required
Create an account with Acceptd (Note: This is not the same login used for the UC Application.)
Complete all required information
Indicate areas of interest within Film
Upload Supplemental Materials
- Personal Essay (2 page max)
- Life Challenge Essay (2 page max)
- Writing Sample (Critical Essay (3 page max) or Creative Writing) (5 page max)
Submit two letters of recommendation
- Enter the names and emails of all recommenders into the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application
Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts

By the time of entrance, Freshman Applicants must:

Have at least a 3.0 GPA (CA Residents) or 3.4 GPA (Non-CA Residents)
Satisfy the University of California’s General Freshman Admission Requirements.

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Playwriting (MFA)

How to apply

First-Year Applicants

How to Apply

First-Year Applicants

UC Application

Supplemental Application

By the time of entrance, Freshman Applicants must:

Transfer Applicants

UC Application

Supplemental Application

By the time of entrance, Freshman Applicants must:

Current UCLA Student

UC Application

Supplemental Application

By the time of entrance, Freshman Applicants must: