At University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, BA/BS in Film Studies is offered as a bachelor's degree in Film & Animation programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Film & Animation
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies examines the history, theory, aesthetics, cultural values, and effects of film, television, and digital media, building analytical skills for understanding cinema's cultural and social impact across diverse cinematic traditions. The major requires a minimum of 33 units and a maximum of 48, including 30 senior-level units, the required foundational course Introduction to Film Study, 9 units at the 200 level, and 21 units at the 300 level or above with at least 6 units at the 400 level; a minor requires a minimum of 18 units, including 12 at the senior level. Coursework ranges from foundational film theory to specialized topics such as Quebec film, animation, and experimental film. The program is delivered on campus at the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus. It suits students interested in media analysis and cultural criticism, with career paths noted including screenwriting, film criticism, content creation, digital marketing, and education.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from high school. Admission to the Faculty of Arts is competitive: applicants present 5 Grade 12 subjects, including English Language Arts 30-1 and four more from an approved list (one 30-level Fine Arts course, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Aboriginal Studies 30, Social Studies 30-1, Mathematics 30-1/30-2/31, Physics 30, Science 30, Computer Science Advanced CTS, or a 30-level language other than English); only one Fine Arts subject may count. There is no fixed minimum average — the Faculty of Arts' three-year admission-average trend is low-to-mid 70s, but averages vary by year and meeting them does not guarantee a seat. No portfolio or audition is required for this major.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
