Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University

    International students can study the Film Studies at Portland State University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 26, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Film Studies

    The minor in film studies is an excellent complement to any degree at Portland State University. Students in the program gain a rich understanding of the medium of film. The film studies minor is a very flexible program: students may select from a number of courses in various departments including film; English; world languages and literatures; art; history; Black studies; women, gender and sexuality studies; and sociology.

    Students in the program acquire a basic understanding of the technology of the film medium, become familiar with its history, know how to write academically and journalistically about film, and gain a theoretical grasp of the power of visual culture in contemporary life.

    A minor in film studies provides you with a well-rounded foundation in storytelling, helps you build skills to work in groups and teams and communicate professionally, and connects you with the growing Northwest film industry. Portland is fast becoming a hub for filmmaking and is home to a vibrant community of independent and large-budget films such as "Portlandia," "Leverage," "Grimm," and "The Librarians," and "Shrill."

    Minor Curriculum

    Department Info 

    Film Studies Minor: Why

    Disciplines

    College of the Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Film Studies

    Students who minor in film studies go on to careers in many different fields, from politics to book editing. Writing, storytelling, film editing, and production skills are valuable in many industries. We prepare our students to be adaptable and thoughtful communicators.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University

    Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee

    Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.

    Submit Academic Records

    You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.

    Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].

    In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.

    Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.

    Portland State University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    PO Box 751
    Portland OR 97207-0751

    Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency

    Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.

    • TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
    • SAT Code: 4610

    Check Your Application Status

    If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.

    If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].

    Bachelor of Film Studies at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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