Overview

At Cinema Studies from University of Canterbury classes encourage students to view films critically and to reflect upon their own role as spectators and consumers of cinematic images.

Careers

A Cinema Studies graduate is ideally suited for work in the creative and cultural sector, especially in the constantly evolving areas of film and multimedia. The film industry is not only limited to production but also encompasses screenwriting, exhibition, promotion, preservation, programming, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Genre (science fiction, the musical, film noir, horror)

Documentary

Film movements and styles (the nouvelle vague and the New Waves of the 1960s)

Film theory

Screenwriting and adaptation

National cinemas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

You are recommended to apply for admission to UC with an international qualification at least six months before your planned start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Film Studies View 22 other Bachelors in Film Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

NCEA

Cambridge International Examinations

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic Transcript

English Proficiency

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

32313 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32313 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6932 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6932 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Christchurch

1300 - 2000 NZD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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