Wilfrid Laurier University

Film Studies (BA) + Diploma, Vancouver Film School

Wilfrid Laurier University

Faculty:Faculty of Arts - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Film/Cinema Studies
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,059
National: $6,362
International: $34,880

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Careers:CinematographersDirectorsFilm and Video Camera Operators

Description:

Study the prominent role of films and visual media in how people experience the modern world. Enroll in a Film Studies program that's considered one of the top film programs in Canada. Courses equip you with an understanding of national cinemas, the history of film, different film genres, film theory and more. Plus, take new and exciting courses in 2D and 3D animation.

Complete a specialization in Film Production or Film Theory while you are here at Laurier, or earn a Diploma from the Vancouver Film School along with your Bachelor of Arts, in only four years!

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
English at 60%. Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart.

International Admission Requirements


Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

Average admission range: mid 70s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]


Transfer Requirements


Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.


College graduates applying to Laurier's Film Studies program may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements.


If you have already completed an eligible diploma at Vancouver Film School, you may be eligible for one of our VFS pathways.


Learn more about our college pathway opportunities here.

Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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