Overview

The University of North Carolina Wilmington Film Studies department is founded on the principle that the study of cinema and the artistic production of motion pictures complement one another, and all film studies majors perform substantial work in both areas.

Key Features

In addition to preparing students for work in the film industry and in film-related areas, the courses in the Film Studies Department develop skills that students can apply to a variety of disciplines and professions outside of film, such as skills of textual analysis, critical thinking, persuasive and creative writing, visual design, research, computer use, and oral presentation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Study

Film Production

The Business of Film

World Cinema

Moviemakers & Scholars Series

3D Computer Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies View 965 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.

Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).

Essay & short answer

An official transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.

Tuition Fee

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International

21318 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21318 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21318 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21318 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

4443 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4443 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Wilmington

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Film Studies.

Available Scholarships

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