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21 Bachelor's degrees in Film Studies in New Zealand

Screenwriting (Hons)
The Screenwriting (Hons) programme at University of Canterbury will teach you to create your own screenplays, from structure and formatting to tying elements of a story together.

Cinema Studies
Cinema Studies from University of Canterbury pervades many aspects of our daily lives and a critical awareness of its tools and techniques is essential for understanding contemporary culture and society.

Screen Sound (Hons)
Studying this Screen Sound (Hons) programme at University of Canterbury will include hands-on experience with industry standard audio equipment to learn about recording audio, post-production processes, and techniques for sound mixing.

Moving Image
In this Moving Image programme at University of Canterbury you will explore the world of film through its history, critical discussions, contemporary artists, and technologies while developing your own film portfolio.

Bachelor of Arts in Film
Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in the changing job-market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts in Film programme from Victoria University of Wellington.

Bachelor of Design Innovation in Media Design
Tailor your design study path to what you care about. Learn to design in a rapidly changing world in this Bachelor of Design Innovation in Media Design programme offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Cinematic Arts (Hons)
The Cinematic Arts (Hons) programme at University of Canterbury focuses on the modern film production process, from script to screen, post-production to distribution. At the same time, you will explore exciting new tools for storytelling, like virtual production, which is supported by the same technology that is used to produce video games.
Film and Media Studies
The Film and Media Studies programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of screen culture and digital trends. This undergraduate degree is available for full-time study on campus, focusing on visual literacy and communication. Students develop critical insights into how media shapes our global society.
Screen Production
Through the Screen Production degree from Auckland University of Technology you'll develop practical skills and work on projects in our industry-standard studio facilities.
Media, Film and Television
The Media, Film and Television programme at the University of Auckland is a three-year, full-time undergraduate course. This public study mode degree focuses on developing creative and critical thinking skills within the arts. Students explore diverse perspectives while preparing for a dynamic career in the global media landscape.
Screen and Media Studies
The Screen and Media Studies course at University of Waikato makes sure you keep pace with new tools and platforms for the rapidly evolving media industry.
Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts)
The Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) at Unitec Institute of Technology is a three-year, full-time Level 7 degree. This immersive programme offers hands-on training in cinematography, directing, and editing. Students engage in project-based learning on campus to prepare for New Zealand’s thriving film industry.
Design (Stage and Screen)
This Bachelor of Design (Stage and Screen) program from the TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School is an intensive practical course covering the essential skills to design set and costume for traditional performance on both the stage and screen, alongside developing critical and ideation skills for work that expands notions of performance in the 21st Century.
Screen and Media Studies
The Screen and Media Studies course at University of Waikato makes sure you keep pace with new tools and platforms for the rapidly evolving media industry.
Screen Arts with Honours - Media Technology
With Massey University's Screen Arts with Honours - Media Technology degree, you will learn of the evolution of media technologies and screen production, driven by digital innovation, is offering new ways of working and is creating new tools and techniques for content production and consumption.
Screen Arts with Honours - Film Production
The Screen Arts with Honours - Film Production at Massey University offers comprehensive, practical filmmaking, covering all aspects of film production including creative development, pre-production, production and post-production.
Motion Design
The Motion Design programme at Media Design School is a three-year, full-time degree available on campus or online. This Level 7 qualification focuses on 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and text choreography. Students develop professional portfolios while mastering technical skills to bring static graphics to life.
Creative Media
Develop skills as a creative image maker in the Bachelor of Creative Media from Universal College of Learning. Combine a range of digital technologies and arts - covering illustration, videography/filmmaking, 3D/animation, photography and design.
Screen Arts - Film
The Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film at Southern Institute of Technology is a three-year programme that allows you to express your creativity using the latest digital technology.
Arts and Media
The Bachelor of Arts and Media programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology provides the fundamental skills to enable graduates to move into personal practice or embark on a career in arts and design.