Overview

The Film program at University of California, Berkeley offers rigorous engagement with the entire culture of moving-images, teaching students to think historically, theoretically, and analytically about a wide range of cinematic forms.

Learning outcomes

At the same time, it encourages students to look at moving images from the vantage point of other disciplines.

To this end, the Department of Film & Media cooperates with a number of other departments and programs on campus. Students earning their BA in Film may also choose to complement their study of the history and theory of moving images with the hands-on experience provided by production and screenwriting classes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Film History & Form

Film and Media Theory

Film Aesthetics

Digital Media Studies

Television Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Liberal Arts View 871 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements:

Meet the A-G subject course requirements.

Have a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grade years. (3.4 GPA for non-residents)

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Tuition Fee

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International

6573 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per year during 48 months.
National

6573 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6573 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6573 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Berkeley

1750 - 2820 USD /month

Living costs

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