Columbia,
SC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Film and Media Studies (Columbia) in Columbia United States | University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
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Columbia United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,034
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our program provides a Bachelor of Arts in film and media studies, where students develop media literacy while exploring global media history, industry economics, and core disciplinary concepts. Alumni have pursued careers in independent and commercial film production worldwide, while others have entered graduate programs or professions in archival science, business, or education.
Unique aspects of this program include collaborative projects with Media Arts, access to Moving Image Research Collections' exceptional archives, and faculty-guided independent research on diverse media topics. Students may also qualify for a B.A. with Leadership Distinction through significant extracurricular engagement.
Coursework typically involves analyzing media content (films, comics, games, etc.) before classroom discussions. Required materials are available through each course's Blackboard platform.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
International freshman applicants must be high school graduates (students that have the equivalent of a diploma in the United States).
English proficiency is measured through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or 77 on the internet based TOEFL is required. USC also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the PTE Academic Test. Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS, or at least a 53 on the PTE.
Tuition
USD
35,034