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Master of Fine Arts - Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

San Francisco State University

San Francisco campus — San Francisco, California, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 16,094
Application Fee
USD 70
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The Department of Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) Graduate Program is a premier program designed for students pursuing an advanced education in media arts, whether it be in television and radio production, writing, business, management, digital and multimedia production and content delivery, or pedagogy. This broad, theory-driven approach is designed to encourage students to think critically about the many facets of the media industry, the content they produce, and the impact it has on culture and communities. The 60-unit, three-year MFA in Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts complements the department’s 30-unit MA degree. The purpose of the MFA is to prepare students to practice and teach in the field. It emphasizes the academic intersection between theory, research, and practice. The culminating experience is a creative project, the possibilities of which can be television or radio scripts, fully produced television, podcasts, or radio programs, sound recording and design, and social media producing and marketing. ALL MFA students are expected to develop a personal aesthetic and develop conceptual clarity to include distribution (getting their work in front of audiences). The degree path for all MFA students includes three foundation areas: Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Theory, History and Criticism Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Practice Pedagogy in the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Individualized programs for the BECA MFA degree are designed in consultation with the graduate advisor. Graduate students admitted conditionally to the MFA program will submit a portfolio for a creative project in their second year of study. If the faculty does not approve the portfolio, the student may apply to transfer to the MA program and graduate after completing all required MA coursework and the comprehensive exam. If the portfolio is approved, coursework from the MA program is applied to the MFA degree. The student will complete a third and final year to earn the MFA.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 16,094
Application fee
USD 70
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
1 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

San Francisco campus

San Francisco, California, United States

1600 Holloway Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Innovation. Challenging the status quo. Creativity. Making waves. All words that define the culture of San Francisco State University (SF State). Just one year after SF State was founded in 1899, as the San Francisco State Normal School, the school’s teaching methods were defined as 'radical', and they've been shaking things up ever since. Through a process of continuous improvement and evolution, SF State has become a university like no other. Firmly connected with its innovative home city. Strongly committed to creating opportunities for each student to discover their unique path in life. De...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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