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BA Honors specialization in Film Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western University

Program Overview

Critically engage in the art of cinema and explore the global and historical conditions that have made it one of the most influential forms of visual culture. Develop strong skills in critical thinking shaped by contemporary, interdisciplinary scholarship. Our film programs offer the opportunity to examine a wide range of contemporary and classic films, as well as narrative, documentary, experimental film and video, all within historical, theoretical and critical streams, with specific emphasis on the study of national cinemas. Produce and screen your own films for your peers during our popular Western Student Film Festival, Connect with other aspiring filmmakers and directors as well as established filmmakers working in the field.

Program Key Stats

$39140 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

3.5
28
75

1200
6.5
83

Additional Information & Requirements

Three distinct A-Level (or four distinct AS-Level) traditional academic subjects with grades of A and/or B, GCSE/IGCSE (O-Level) results, IB of 28 including points awarded for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, TOEFL ibT of 83 with no score below 20, PTE of 58 no score less than 56, MELAB of 80 with no score less than 78, IELTS Academic of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0, CAN Test of 4.0, CAEL of 60, Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% in 3.0 principal courses, including Film Studies 1020E or Film Studies 1022, plus 2.0 additional courses, with no mark in these principal courses below 60%

Career Options

  • Broadcast engineer
  • Broadcast presenter
  • Film director
  • Location manager
  • Programme researcher
  • broadcasting/film/video
  • Television camera operator
  • Television/film/video producer

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