Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Film Studies in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
33,220
(c. USD23,826.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore the significant impact of films and visual media on contemporary society. Join a Film Studies program ranked among Canada's best, where you'll gain knowledge about national cinemas, film history, various genres, film theory, and beyond. Specialize in Film Theory or Film Production, or earn a Vancouver Film School diploma alongside your Bachelor of Arts in just four years.
Our Film Studies curriculum examines how visual media shape our modern worldview. You'll develop expertise in: Film history; Essential critical analysis and film theory techniques;
How film styles connect to social and industry contexts; and
The diversity of film genres and global cinema.
Choose from three introductory courses to begin your film studies journey in first year. Upper-year students can explore specialized topics like film genres, theory, history, and national cinemas. Laurier's comprehensive course offerings create a vibrant, internationally recognized program. Our exclusive collaboration with Vancouver Film School sets our program apart globally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have the following:
- Minimum admission range of low 70s.
- Competitive admission range of low 80s.
- English at 60%.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
- HL or SL English at 3.
- IB Minimum Score: 26.
English Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component; Paper-based testing: 560 or higher.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - 70 overall or higher (each band 60 or higher).
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 overall or higher.
Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) - Overall score of 176.
Tuition
CAD
33,220