The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Film Studies major is a vibrant program that develops this critical visual literacy. It equips you with a range of skills for understanding and analysing cinema as a vital and yet everyday part of modern life. Through close familiarity with a range of case studies, you will come to understand the social, cultural, aesthetic and political dimensions of cinema in different contexts and at different times.
In Film Studies you will learn scholarly terms that will enable you to describe what you see on screen in relation to, for instance, camera movements and editing techniques or traditions of screen performance. You will develop rich understandings of concepts such as national cinema, genre and spectatorship through a diverse range of case studies. You will also study the historical development of film as a cultural and technological form and analyse its transformations across the 20th century to the present day.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Camperdown
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS A minimum result of 6.5 overall
- TOEFL - IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall
Course fees
$45,426
$139,500
$45,426
$139,500
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Critic
Critics thrive on the latest trends in food, fashion, literature, film, fashion, music, TV, and popular culture. They critique and review movies, t...
Curator
A Curator sets up exhibitions in museums and art galleries. You might arrange for pieces to be part of your displays and coordinate information on...
Film Director
A Film Director manages all aspects of film production, from conceptualising ideas to overseeing shooting, editing, and final production. They work...
Historian
A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...
Screenwriter
Screenwriters are professional writers who write the scripts for movies, television programs, streaming shows, and video games. They may write thei...
Video Producer
Video Producers create film and video content and oversee all aspects of the video production process. They traditionally work in film and televisi...
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