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Bachelor of Film and Cinematic Arts

California Baptist University

Riverside, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Teaches film as a cultural force and prepares students for entertainment careers near Hollywood.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Film and Cinematic Arts. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Entertainment industry roles
Filmmaker
Screenwriter

Curriculum

Major of 63 units. Courses include Writing for Streaming Media
Adaptation and Intertextuality and the Sundance Film Festival with Windrider Forum
with hands-on filmmaking on state-of-the-art equipment.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma and official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 250-650 word essay; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 5.5
PTE 53 or Duolingo 105) or an approved waiver; transfer applicants need 24 transferable units with a 2.0 GPA.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma / official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 24 transferable units with 2.0 GPA for transfer applicants; 250-650 word essay

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 72
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5)
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100)
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Film and Cinematic Arts. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$48,924 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Architecture Visual Arts and Design
Department	Department of Film and Cinematic Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.