UC Irvine Film and Media Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 66% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Film and Media Studies were admitted (339 of 511). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.88.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Film and Media Studies transfers starts with FLM&MDA 85, FLM&MDA 86 and FLM&MDA 87; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Film and Media Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Film and Media Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- FLM&MDA 85 Introduction to Film and Visual Analysis
- FLM&MDA 86 Introduction to Television Analysis
- FLM&MDA 87 Introduction to New Media and Digital Technologies
Language other than english
Required
- Course work equivalent to sixth quarter (fourth semester) of study in a single language other than English (at the college level)
Humanities core alternative
Complete 1 of these
- COMPOSITION
Complete 1 of these
- LITERATURE
Complete 1 of these
- HISTORY
Complete 1 of these
- PHILOSOPHY
Humanities core
Complete all of these
- HUMAN 1A Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1B Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1C Humanities Core Lecture
- HUMAN 1AS Humanities Core Writing
- HUMAN 1BS Humanities Core Writing
- HUMAN 1CS Humanities Core Writing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Film and Media Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 66% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Film and Media Studies were admitted (339 of 511). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.48–3.88.
Does UC Irvine have a Film and Media Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Film and Media Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Film and Media Studies?
UC Irvine's Film and Media Studies major preparation includes FLM&MDA 85, FLM&MDA 86, FLM&MDA 87, HUMAN 1A, HUMAN 1B and HUMAN 1C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Irvine for Film and Media Studies?
Admitted Film and Media Studies transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.48–3.88.
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