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BA Film and Media at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film & Media. The program offers rigorous engagement with the entire culture of moving-images, teaching students to think historically, theoretically, and analytically about a wide range of cinematic forms. At the same time, it encourages students to look at moving images from the vantage point of other disciplines.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science  |  Department: Film and Media  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Lower Division (History of Film Core, History of Film Elective); Upper Division (Theory); Electives (Courses). Up to two courses may be taken outside of the department, including courses transferred from a prior institution, pre-approved extra-departmental electives, and study abroad courses.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Arts & Entertainment, Communications, Nonprofit & Community Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (not programme-specific): students apply to UC Berkeley and are admitted to the College of Letters & Science.

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/

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