Overview

You will be developing critical skills in writing, independent research and historical analysis and acquiring key media literacy skills for your future.

From movies and television to social media and virtual reality, the BA in Film Studies at Seattle University places film, television and media in their cultural, historical and global contexts.

You can major or minor in Film Studies, and you can combine it with other majors in business, journalism, literature, creative writing or digital design.

Career

After you graduate from Seattle University, you might use your film and media skills as a writer, editor, journalist, curator, programmer, teacher or artist.
You might work on social media for a large company like Amazon, Google or NBC, or make your own creative projects in film, television, gaming or the web.
You may also consider going on to do graduate work in film studies or film production.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Analysis
History of Film
Film Theory
Film Script Analysis
Screenwriting
Filmmaking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International student applications should be submitted 6-9 months prior to the application quarter.
National students: February 15 (Spring Quarter).

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts

English proficiency

SAT and ACT Requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57825 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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