Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies

Study the prominent role of films and visual media in how people experience the modern world. Enrol 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. Take a specialization in Film Theory or Film Production or complete a diploma from the Vancouver Film School, along with your Bachelor of Arts, in only four years.Our Film Studies program addresses the prominent role visual media play in our experience of the world today. Our courses equip you with an understanding of: The history of film; The key methods of critical analysis and film theory;The relationship of film style to its social and industrial contexts; andThe variety of film genres and national cinemas.With three wide-ranging introductory courses, you'll have a choice of entry into the field of film studies in your first year. For upper-year students, we offer courses on film genres, theory, film history, national cinemas, and other topics. Our range of courses makes Film Studies at Laurier an engaging, richly diverse program both in Canada and internationally. Our partnership with the Vancouver Film School makes our program unique in the world.