Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking at Lehigh University

Lehigh University

United States of America, Bethlehem

University Rank:#668

The Documentary Filmmaking at Lehigh University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Bethlehem , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2026.

About Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking

Documentary Filmmaking Certificate Overview

The documentary filmmaking graduate certificate program focuses on the study of film, media, and documentaries. Students will heighten their analytical skills of interpreting and responding to film, as well as expand their knowledge of the historical development and distinctive attributes of documentary film and the ethical concerns surrounding documentary research and practice.

Documentary Filmmaking Certificate Contact

Michael Kramp, [email protected]

Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking at Lehigh University

Entry Requirements

International applicants must hold an American bachelor’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree requiring at least 16 years of primary, secondary, and university education. International applicants applying for regular graduate student status must submit all documents required for that status.

University admissions criteria for non-degree graduate students are:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 may be admitted with the approval of the department in which they wish to take courses

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Evidence that the applicant is presently a student in good standing in an appropriate graduate program at an accredited institution

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Evidence that the applicant has received an appropriate graduate or other advanced degree from an accredited institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Fee Information

Application Fee 75

How to Apply

Lehigh is a partner of the Common Application and Coalition Application. Lehigh is currently accepting the Common Application for applicants for Fall 2023 and will resume accepting the Coalition Application for applicants for Fall 2024.

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Graduate Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking at Lehigh University

Lehigh University

United States of America, Bethlehem