Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science in Film Studies (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 52,000
(c. USD36,634)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The honors year following the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is a prestigious additional year of undergraduate study, open to students upon completing their degree. This program offers a chance to delve into research opportunities and apply theoretical knowledge gained during undergraduate studies. An honors qualification in science or arts is valued both in academic circles and professional sectors, where hands-on lab experience and advanced analytical skills are in high demand. Students can pursue honors in any science or arts discipline, typically aligning with their major area of study. The program involves developing a research project under faculty supervision, which may span multiple disciplines (such as physiology and biology). Depending on the project requirements, students might also need to take courses in experimental design or receive specialized technical training.

The Film Studies honors program spans two semesters and includes an 18,000–20,000-word thesis. Students explore cinema history, film theory, critical analysis, aesthetic techniques, and interdisciplinary connections. This program emphasizes cultivating independent research skills, preparing graduates for careers or advanced studies in Film Studies, whether pursuing doctoral research, film theory master's programs, or production-focused diplomas.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission requirements will vary, depending on whether you intend to undertake honours in the Faculty of Science, or in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours), you must

Have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution,
Have completed a relevant major relating to the intended Honours discipline,
For Science Honours

Have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant 2000-level and 3000-level units of study, or (for Honours in the Arts Area) Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
Satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline or Department.
For Arts and Social Sciences Honours:

Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
completed the prerequisites, including advanced senior units of study
IELTS - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English- A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

Tuition AUD 52,000

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