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Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Cinema Studies

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Film is a unique medium, in that there are so many ways to tell stories. The cultural impact and influence of cinema over the years has been huge.This subject will introduce you to the tools and techniques used in film creation. In your classes, you will analyse the structure, cinematic style, and storytelling of films from diverse genres through the lens of theory, history, and culture.You will learn the art of critical analysis for themes, theories, and technical aspects of filmmaking. Film is a broad medium, so there are many opportunities from writing and production to business and marketing in the industry.Career pathways could include: filmmaking, film reviewing, marketing and public relations, event management.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$32,313.00 (US$ 19,275) per year
Fees for 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UC Warehouse

20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$32,313.00 (US$ 19,275) per year
Fees for 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

UC Warehouse

20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed New Zealand University Entrance through NCEA; or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or any other equivalent overseas qualification.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic): Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
  • TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not My Best scores.
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42.
  • CAE or CPE: Minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
  • CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade.
  • Language Cert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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