Overview

You will learn to combine practical and theoretical knowledge of art, design and technology, as you prepare to become skilled professionals and creative problem-solvers ready to practice within traditional and emerging social and cultural contexts.

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Film and New Media Design program at

American University of Sharjah (AUS)exceeds established international accreditation criteria. Courses will provide you with opportunities to discover filmmaking, interactive and immersive media, AR/VR technologies, animation and physical computing. You will produce creative work but also learn about media as a social and cultural phenomena.

The program prepares you to become a reflexive, and creative filmmaker, digital designer, animator or interactive media artist. You'll discover new ways to research and solve creative problems, using new technologies, equipment and software to create a range of industry-standard projects across media fields.

Careers

film and media production designer • visual effects artist • production crew • video/film editor • interaction content developer • advertising agency art director • web designer • content developer • animation artist • interactive media specialist • in-house designer • freelance designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Descriptive Drawing
Architecture, Art and Design History
Design
Logic and Geometry
Academic Writing
Spring Descriptive Drawing
Modern Developments in Architecture, Art and Design or Major Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-25 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 10 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Arab Emirates

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum required average to apply for admission consideration is the equivalent of 85% or above in the final year of secondary school (depending on the education system), or 85 percent or more in the best two out of the last three years. This average is used as a guideline.
official secondary school certificate certified by the appropriate authorities
official grade reports of the last three secondary school classes certified by the appropriate authorities
Letter of Good Conduct from the School of Graduation
Certificate of Equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education (required from all applicants except UAE Thanaweyya 'Ammah and Applied Technology graduates)
valid passport-colored scan
colored UAE national ID scan (for UAE nationals and residents)
recent passport-size photo with a white background
official letter stating completion or exemption of the Military National Service (UAE Male Applicants)

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

107646 AED / year

≈ 107646 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

107646 AED / year

≈ 107646 AED / year

Living costs

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

3400 - 5200 AED / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sharjah

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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