Cinema and Media Studies (BA) at Dalhousie University

Explore film, television, digital media, and visual storytelling while developing the critical thinking and communication skills to understand how media shapes our world. Movies, television, video games, and digital media shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Cinema and Media Studies helps you understand the stories, technologies, and cultural forces behind the media we experience every day.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Fountain School of Performing Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

You'll learn how to analyze and understand moving images through film history, media theory, and cultural perspectives. You'll develop skills in research, writing, communication, and critical thinking while exploring how media influences society.

Career pathways

Cinema and Media Studies graduates develop strong research, communication, and analytical skills that prepare them for careers in media, communications, cultural organizations, and many other industries. Graduates pursue careers in areas such as film and television, digital media, publicity, communications, content development, cultural organizations, and media research.

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