Film Studies

    Film Studies

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 31,622 / Year
    Next IntakeJanuary 9, 2023
    Film Studies

    About

    Brock has the oldest – and one of the most distinguished – film studies programs in Canada. The program focuses on critical and historical courses that examine a variety of approaches to film and related media.

    Most courses include weekly film screenings to introduce you to all kinds of cinema. Studying a wide range of films provides a thorough understanding of the medium for future filmmakers, critics and teachers.

    There are optional courses in video production, and you may become involved in the Brock University Film Series (BUFS) and/or Brock TV.

    Experiential learning opportunities are available through various program courses.

    • BA in Film Studies
    • BA in Film Studies/Advanced Film-Making Postgraduate Certificate (Fanshawe College)
    • BA in Film Studies/Broadcast Journalism – Television News Postgraduate Certificate (Fanshawe College)
    • BA in Film Studies/Broadcast Television – Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media Postgraduate Certificate (Fanshawe College)
    • Certificate in Film Studies
    • Certificate in Film Production (Weengushk Film Institute, Manitoulin Island)
    • Certificate in Television Production (Weengushk Film Institute, Manitoulin Island)
    • Minor in Film Studies

    Expected cut-off: mid 70s
    OUAC: BF

    Not an Ontario Secondary School applicant? Find your admissions criteria here.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Social Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawjihi comprehensive/ Secondary school education leaving certificate

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    Career

    • Media research analyst
    • Film industry professional
    • Media content creator
    • Film festival/television programmer
    • Film critic

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Previous Applicants/Returning Brock Students

    Applicants who were previously registered at Brock may not need to reapply. Please contact the Admissions office at [email protected] first, for instructions on applying or re-registering for classes. This includes students who have:

    • studied at Brock on a Letter of Permission
    • registered in courses previously but dropped them and never actually attended classes
    • registered and attended classes (even if part-time or Audit), and wish to return to Brock
    • graduated from Brock and interested in a Brock Second Degree
    • For Brock graduates interested in Upgrading, please email [email protected]

    Exception: Applicants applying to the BSc Nursing program who are current Brock students or graduates must apply on either the OUAC 105 Application (applying to multiple schools) or the Brock Application (applying to Brock only – see table below).

    New Applicants

    Step 1 – Explore Brock Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
    Visit the program website to start exploring undergraduate degrees and certificates.

    Step 2 – Review Admission Criteria
    Visit the admission criteria website to determine the requirements by program. The 2023 Admission Criteria will be available here in early October.

    Step 3 – Complete Your Application
    Select the appropriate application below. If you are unsure of which application to use, please contact Student Recruitment.

    Step 4 – Track Your Application
    Track your application on your my.brocku.ca student portal. We will contact you if you require additional documents.

    Step 5 – Accept Your Offer
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    Film Studies
    Brock University
    Brock University
    Canada

    Canada, St. Catharines

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