Any student in good standing in a UC graduate degree program qualifies. Students who are not enrolled in another UC graduate program but who hold a bachelor's degree may also apply.

Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Program Director in Film and Media Studies and consist of: (1) a statement of purpose, (2) transcripts, and (3) either a letter of support from the student's graduate program director (for students already enrolled in a UC graduate program) or (for external applicants) a letter of recommendation that speaks to the applicant's potential for success in the Film and Media Studies graduate certificate program.

The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.