What will I learn?

The Department of Film Studies' BA program focuses on the history, theory and criticism of film and television. Students learn how to critically analyze analyze the impact of film and television on individuals and society make connections between media, historical themes and cultural change and compare different formats. Film and media cross time periods and locations, languages and cultures. The courses that a well-rounded Film Studies student will take are equally as diverse. The major blends courses in Film Studies with classes from English, Art History, Comparative Literature, History, Religious Studies, French, Italian, Japanese, and other languages. UWM students have the advantage of being in the heart of the largest city in Wisconsin, home to a lively art house movie scene, a growing independent film industry, and a thriving cinematic culture.

Which department am I in?

College of Letters and Science

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$24,368.00 (20,56,024) per year

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment - 800

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus

3203 N Downer Ave,

Milwaukee,

Wisconsin,

53211, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$24,368.00 (20,56,024) per year

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment - 800

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus

3203 N Downer Ave,

Milwaukee,

Wisconsin,

53211, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:An approved test score that meets the requirement for admission.University study: Completion of at least 18 months of full-time, for-credit academic study (approximately three semesters) at a recognized or accredited institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM.Secondary/high school study: Proof of completion of the last two years of secondary/high school at an institution whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.