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Hons in Film Studies

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #142 =

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At Western University in London, Canada, Hons in Film Studies is offered as a honours degree in Film & Animation programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 46,110 per year (CAD 6,050 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Film & Animation
Local tuition: CAD 6,050 / year
International tuition: CAD 46,110 / year

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Honours Specialization in Film Studies is an undergraduate program in Western University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, leading to an Honours Bachelor's degree. The module totals 9.0 courses, including one 2000-level Film Studies course, a 0.5 course in film theory, a 3000-level course in global cinemas, courses in film genre and in alternative cinematic perspectives, an advanced film seminar or project course, and 3.5 additional elective courses in film studies or related fields. Coursework covers the history, theory, and criticism of film, together with the study of cinema from a range of national and cultural traditions, and provides opportunities for advanced seminar-based and project-based work. The program prepares graduates for further study or careers in fields such as media, culture, communications, and the creative industries. Entry to the module requires completion of first-year requirements with no failures and an average of at least 70% in 3.0 principal courses, including one Film Studies course at the 1000 level, with no mark below 60% in any principal course.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Completion of first-year requirements with no failures, with an average of at least 70% and no mark below 60% in 3.0 principal courses, including one Film Studies course at the 1000 level.

About Western University

“Veritas et Utilitas”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 37,875
QS rank: #142 =
Programs: 271
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Hons in Film Studies award?

Western University awards a Honours Degree in the field of Film & Animation on completion of this programme.

How much does Hons in Film Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 46,110 per year (CAD 6,050 per year for local students).

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