How To Apply

The Department of Film at York University offers three different programs. Before applying, make sure the program is the right one for you. When you are ready, the links below will take you to detailed information about applying to each program.

  • The BA in Film Cinema & Media Studies prepares you to participate in a world where moving images play an increasing role in the production, distribution and reception of knowledge. You will learn to understand film, television and other moving images in relation to history, criticism, technology and aesthetics.

  • The BFA in Production offers a comprehensive curriculum in all aspects of filmmaking. Courses in the creative crafts of cinematography, editing and sound are offered alongside studies in the concepts and practices of screenwriting, directing and producing. Students work in a full range of digital and film formats to produce work of professional calibre.

  • The BFA in Screenwriting - the only program of its kind in Canada - offers a full range of courses in writing for film and television. With an admissions intake of only 10 students per year, the program offers talented writers a challenging and nurturing educational and creative environment.

If you are interested in both the BFA in Production and Screenwriting and the BA in Cinema and Media Studies, you must apply to both programs separately.

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What's Next?

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Apply for Scholarships
York University and the Faculty of Fine Arts offer an array of scholarships for incoming students. In addition to 15 Fine Arts Talent Awards of $1000, scholarships are available based on academic performance or by application. For more information, visit York's Admissions website.

Think ahead
Wondering what you can do with a degree in Fine Arts? Find out more about your career options.

Do you have more questions about the undergraduate application/audition procedure? Need to know more about your next steps? Ask finearts@yorku.ca.

You can also contact us at:

Department of Film
224 Centre for Film and Theatre
York University
4700 Keele St.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
Tel: 416-736-5149
Fax: 416-736-5710
film@yorku.ca