Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production is the BA production specialisation of the Centre for Film and Media Studies; the handbook now lists it as BA specialising in Screen Production (HB067). It combines Film and Television Studies and Media and Writing study with practical screen production.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Centre for Film and Media Studies | Duration: Three years (BA rules; specialisation entered from second year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: eight semester courses including Screen Studies as Social Practice. Second year: Introduction to Screen Genres, Screen Production I, Cinema Histories and Movements plus electives. Third year: Screen Production II, Senior Research Project: Screen, Film in Africa and Advanced Film Studies plus electives; at least ten senior semester courses overall. Intending students are advised to take the first year of a general BA with double majors in Film and Television Studies and Media and Writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are not admitted to Screen Production in first year. Final selection is made by a panel at the end of the first semester of second year and is competitive, based on academic records and portfolios, with possible interview. To be considered, students submit a portfolio containing an academic transcript showing a pass in at least six 1000-level semester courses including FAM1001F Media and Society (an average of 65% across all courses is advisable), a letter of motivation and examples of creative work, and must have completed FAM2000F Writing and Editing in the Media or FAM2013F Introduction to Screen Genres. Extended-degree students may apply in second or third year. Unsuccessful applicants remain in the general bachelor's degree.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications to study at UCT in 2027 opened on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 July 2026 for undergraduate study; late applications are not considered.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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