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Bachelor of Film Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Study Film Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Film Studies

Analytical and Artistic

Through film studies, you will learn to see film as an artistic medium, a cultural expression, a rhetorical device, a technical production, and a commercial enterprise.

You develop your analytical, research and writing skills, as well as your creative and technical abilities.

The Expressive Language of Motion Pictures

You start with FST 200, Introduction to Film Study, sometime in your first or second year.

Admission to the major is based solely upon your grade in FST 200, so we recommend waiting until at least your second term. Get used to university life and academic expectations, then tackle this gateway course.

In FST 200, you learn the expressive language of motion pictures (cinematography, editing, composition, performance, sound, narrative) – essential to all filmmakers and cinema scholars.

Each week, you watch films drawn from diverse styles, periods and genres. You analyze shots and scenes, write papers and take regular quizzes and exams.

Sharpen your critical eye

Gain pre-production, production, & post-production skills

Expand your knowledge of film history and aesthetics

Apply your learning in professional contexts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Film Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Film Studies

Follow our alumni into film-related careers, including:

Gain experience overseeing a film's production including coordinating writing, directing, editing, and financing.

Learn to guide actors and crew in fulfilling the artistic vision for a film.

Learn to write screenplays for film and television.

Practice collecting, editing, and creating sound effects and music for film and television.

AKA director of photography – make artistic and technical decisions relation to capturing the image.

Establish the look and ambience for a film.

More than animation, these artists rely heavily on typography to bring titles, credits and other parts of the film to life.

Real-world experience in film and media publication, including book, journal, magazine and online outputs.

Work with curated historical collections connected to global motion pictures.

Curate and promote media content for public-facing screening and cultural events.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Film Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Film Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Film Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen