6 Best Film & Television Programs in the United States

6 Film & Television courses are taught at 6 universities in the United States, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of California, Los Angeles, California State University, Fullerton and Humboldt State University.

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1Master's Degree

QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Filmmaking

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's Degree in Filmmaking at the University of California-Los Angeles is designed for aspiring filmmakers who wish to deepen their knowledge and hone their techni...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Film & Television

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2Bachelor's Degree

#310 in United States United States

Cinema and Television Arts

California State University, Fullerton — The Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema and Television Arts at California State University-Fullerton offers a comprehensive exploration of filmmaking and television production, p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Film & Television

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3Bachelor's Degree

#384 in United States United States

Film, B.A.

Humboldt State University — Overview of the Film B.A. ProgramThe Bachelor of Arts in Film at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers an immersive exploration of narrative, documentary,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Film & Television

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4Program

#408 in United States United States

Film Studies

Wesleyan University — The Film Studies degree at Wesleyan University offers an in-depth exploration of the cinematic arts, focusing on the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of fil...

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—Duration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Film & Television

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5Bachelor's Degree

#531 in United States United States

Cinematic Arts and Technology

Sonoma State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Cinematic Arts and Technology at Sonoma State University provides an in-depth exploration of film and digital media production. The program blend...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Film & Television

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6Bachelor's Degree

#979 in United States United States

Film Production

Shenandoah University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production at Stockholm University offers an in-depth exploration of the art and technique of filmmaking. This course provides students with...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Film & Television

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Los Angeles at #40 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Inside the course list

By level: 4 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Wesleyan University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Film & Television?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and Humboldt State University (#384 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Film & Television course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Film & Television courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Film & Television courses in the United States?

Wesleyan University, with 1, ahead of University of California, Los Angeles (1).

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