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Bachelor of Film and Media Arts

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

It trains filmmakers through production, post-production and cinema studies.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Film and Media Arts
analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Director
producer
editor
special effects artist
sound designer
screenwriter
independent filmmaker

Curriculum

The BFA curriculum includes production
post-production
cinema studies
art history and screenwriting
with electives in each student's interest area. Sophomores with a 3.0 GPA can take a credit internship (FMX 374). BFA students complete a short thesis film kept in the library repository.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation with transcripts (line-by-line English translations) and statement of purpose
core GPA 2.75 with 17 core units for automatic admission
ACT/SAT optional
transfer students submit all prior transcripts. Programme-specific entry standards may apply.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with transcripts (line-by-line English translations), statement of purpose; transfer students submit transcripts from all prior institutions (high school records if under 24 credits)

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Diploma

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts with line-by-line English translations
a statement of purpose
English test scores and passport
plus a bank statement and Affidavit of Support. Receive the admission decision and I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,269 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Volker Campus
Faculty or school	School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	UMKC offers merit-based international F-1 awards for eligible bachelor and master students, including Chancellor, Provost, Dean and Global Scholar awards that reduce the nonresident tuition differential. Professional-school exclusions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.