Overview

Located in the heart of New York City, students have access to top-tier internships with companies like BBC America, Tribeca Film Festival, and Comedy Central. Graduates of the Film and Screen Studies programme from Pace University are well-prepared for diverse careers in film, television, digital media, and beyond, or for further studies in critical film theory and production.

Beyond the classroom, the programme’s interdisciplinary structure allows you to explore film through multiple lenses, from history and sociology to art and modern languages. Whether you’re interested in screenwriting, television production, or film criticism, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your passions.

Careers

With a BA in Film and Screen Studies, your well-rounded and rigorous education will prepare you to pursue a career in the diverse media industry, or continue with a graduate education in critical studies or film, television, or digital media production.

Film Critic

Film Historian

Media Researcher

Screenwriter

Film Archivist

Script Analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Film

The Art of Film

The Aesthetics and Technology of Motion Picture Production

Production Design

Freaks, Queers, and Outsiders: Filmmaking from the Margins

Filmmaking

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Application & Fee

Identification

Letters of Recommendation - Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor who knows you well and can attest to your academic potential and personal characteristics.

A Written Essay/Personal Statement - One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length, which will assist the Admission Committee in reviewing your application. The essay/personal statement you submit must consist solely of your own original work.

Official Test Scores - Official test scores and other educational materials must be sent directly from the testing authority or institution.

Official Transcripts - Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52924 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52924 USD / year

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In-State

52924 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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New York City

Funding

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