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

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    30 months
  • Program
    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

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Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$11,687 per year

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What is the cost of living near Riverside City College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from 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