BA Film Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The BA in Film Studies is an interdepartmental programme with faculty from 15 departments, offered as a bachelor's degree with individual concentration (BDIC). Students use Five College film offerings, sponsored study abroad programmes and the Filmmakers of the 21st Century visiting professors series.

Faculty: College of Humanities & Fine Arts | Department: Film Studies Program (interdepartmental) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Film theory, film criticism, the history of cinema, screenwriting and cinematography.

Career pathways

Graduates work as scholars, artists and professionals in film and video.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-year applicants to UMass Amherst (all undergraduate majors): complete Common Application including the UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official transcripts for any college coursework, one letter of recommendation, and a $90 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test-optional policy). Minimum high school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including math in senior year); Natural Science 3 (labs); Social Science 2 (one course in US history); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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