Overview

Through Film Studies degree at The American University of Paris your courses you will use film as a lens to study history, culture, politics, theory and aesthetics and our hands-on screenwriting and filmmaking classes give you the chance to put your understanding into action. With our combined approach, you will graduate as a ‘technically savvy’ liberal arts student, able to process and engage the contemporary world.

The educational goals for this major are as follows:

You should be able to analyse and differentiate filmic discourses on subjects in terms of narrative structure, cinematic techniques, and cultural contexts.
You should be able to trace the rise and development of contemporary cinema as an art form, industry and cultural product.
You should be able to distinguish individual styles and techniques of select directors and place the work in context with cinema history and aesthetics.
You should gain a basic understanding and ability to produce film language, either mastering of video production or the techniques of screenwriting.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Films & Their Meanings

Media & Communication Studies

History Of Narrative Film

Film Theory & Criticism

Junior Seminar

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

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Late or International Regular Admission after 1 April (based on available spaces)

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Film Studies View 7 other Bachelors in Film Studies in France

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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

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120

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6.5

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General requirements

Online application form
Personal statements
Extracurricular activities and work experience
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
English language test

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38080 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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