Overview

Key features

Students in the Cinema & Media Arts - Production (BFA) program experientially learn to understand, think and work in the language of the moving image across all media.

The integrated curriculum offers exceptional training across the spectrum from idea to screenplay, camera to screen, and screen to critical inquiry.

The York University program combines in-depth technical instruction with a strong emphasis on the creative aspects of the film as a medium of storytelling, social engagement, and self-expression.

The program gives students a competitive edge by developing their ability to understand and discuss the historical and theoretical framework in which movie media are produced.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Genre: Horror
Studies in the Documentary
Women and Film I
Film art
Filmmaking
Screenwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Film Studies View 84 other Bachelors in Film Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission)
Course Descriptions
Language Proficiency Requirements
Supplementary Application

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

41526 CAD / year

≈ 41526 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8536 CAD / year

≈ 8536 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $7,419

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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