Overview

Dalhousie University's Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies programme embraces today's incredible variety of moving images — from theatrically released films to TV, YouTube, and video games. You’ll take a look at box office Hollywood releases alongside esoteric art films, and explore cinema from across the globe and its many cultures.

Programme options

The Fountain School offers several ways to study the moving image at the undergraduate level.

You can pursue a BA Major, Double Major, or Combined Honours degree, or Minor in Cinema and Media Studies. Alternatively, you can pursue a BSc if you combine Cinema and Media Studies with a Science subject for a Double Major or Combined Honours.

The Fountain School of Performing Arts enables its students to engage in experiential learning for academic credit through a placement with an established organization in the field of cinema and media.

The following Cinema and Media Studies programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

Bachelor of Arts with Combined Honours in Cinema and Media Studies

Bachelor of Arts Major in Cinema and Media Studies

Bachelor of Arts Double Major in Cinema and Media Studies

Minor in Film Studies

What you will learn

You’ll be introduced to audiovisual analysis and the language of cinematography, editing, sound, acting, and art direction. Study the history of the moving image from its beginnings to the present day.

Elective courses at the intermediate and advanced level provide opportunities to study specific genres, directors, and national cinemas. You'll also dive into interdisciplinary topics such as narration, narrative in fiction and film, feminist film practices and music and film.

Cinema and Media Studies teaches you to think critically about the moving image in its historical, theoretical, and cultural contexts, and to appreciate and watch this exciting visual medium with eyes wide open.

Possible careers include:

Publicity Coordinator

Filmmaker

Screenwriter

You'll be prepared with the critical analysis and writing skills you'll need for future studies at the graduate level or in another subject matter.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Analysis

Cinema: The French Phenomenon

Videogames: Story, World and Play

Film History

Indigenous Representations in Film

Animated Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications can be considered before the start of classes in September. Apply early to meet the February 15 deadline for general entrance awards

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 90 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)

Achievement of the minimum average for your programme of choice.

Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programmes is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Programme-specific admission requirements

Minimum overall average: 70%

Academic English 12

Four additional academic subjects

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

33814 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33814 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

9030 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9030 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Financial information

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Scholarships Information

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