REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1. Online Application & Application Fee

Use the application at ApplyTexas.org and chose The University of Texas at Austin and Radio-Television-Film Department.

2. Statement of purpose

Upload this essay within the online application, or later from the Application Status Page.  A rough guide for length would be no more than 2 pages if printed.

3. Three (3) Letters of Academic Reference

In the online application you will provide names and emails for your recommenders.  After you submit the application, they will receive an email with a link to upload their letters for you.  

4. Copies of Official Transcripts

The Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) requires a copy of your official transcript from each college and/or university that you have attended. U.S. applicants who have taken coursework through an Exchange Program, Semester Abroad or Study Abroad, please contact an Admissions Counselor at GIAC (512-475-7391) to determine if you need an original transcript from the foreign institution. These can be scanned and uploaded with your other required documents.  Once you are admitted, you will need to send a hard copy of the official transcript.  Go here and scroll down to see instructions on submitting transcripts:  http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/admissions/howtous.html 

5. Official GRE Scores

Request that your scores be sent to The University of Texas at Austin (#6882).

6. TOEFL score (or IELTS) 

(International Students Only) Request that your scores be sent to The University of Texas at Austin (#6882).  Click on link for more detail.

Upload from the Application Status Page after you submit your application.

8. Academic Writing Sample

Upload from the Application Status Page after you submit your application.  This should be no more than 25 pages long, 10-20 pages is a good length.