AS-T

Film, Television, and Electronic Media

Learn more about studying Film, Television, and Electronic Media as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Associate
  • Duration
    30 months
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,687USD
  • Start date
    Feb, Jun, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Riverside City College says about their program:

The Associate in Arts in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to successfully transfer to the California State University System. This degree will satisfy the lower satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree Program in Film, Television, and Electronic media; or a major deemed similar at a CSU campus. An Associates in Arts for Transfer Degree will be awarded upon successful completion of 18 units of FTV and FST and the general education requirements of one of the following IGETC, CSUGE. The intent of this degree is to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    4.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    45

  • TOEFL PBT

    450

  • TOEFL Essentials

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    75

  • iTEP

    3.0

  • PTE

    30

  • EIKEN

    2, 2A, Pre-1, or 1

English proficiency waivers

  • ​Students coming from countries where English is a first or an official language
  • Students with a high school diploma from the USA
  • Students with an International Baccalaureate
  • Students who had studied at an English teaching institution for over 2 years
  • Students with grade C or above in college level English from a regionally accredited college or university in the USA
  • Students who successfully complete specific ESL levels at a regionally accredited university in the USA

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of Funding Form
  • College transcript with certified English translation if applicant previously attended another college (optional)
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Scholarships at Riverside City College

  • CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship

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    Offered through Riverside City College's Center for International Students & Programs, this award is a tuition fee reduction estimated at $2,000. It is open specifically to new or continuing international undergraduate students studying full-time at a Riverside Community College District (RCCD) college -- Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College -- on an F-1 student visa in the fall semester, making it explicitly available to non-domestic undergraduates. New applicants must have a completed RCCD international student application on file, all required documents submitted, and a received RCCD I-20; continuing students must submit an unofficial transcript, while new students submit an English proficiency score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, ITEP, or LanguageCert IESOL). Selection is merit-based, weighing GPA or language test score alongside a required 300-400 word essay. The application deadline is July 25, with results announced by August 6.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$11,687 per year

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What is the cost of living near Riverside City College?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,887
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,547
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$145
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$70
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$60
Monthly grocery basket$208
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$20
Gym membership$42

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Riverside City College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements