Program Overview

Introduction to the Cinema Studies Programme

The Cinema Studies programme at the University of Canterbury explores a wide range of films and directors, from the era of silent film to contemporary world cinema. This programme can be studied as a major and minor in a BA degree and at postgraduate level.

Study Options

• Cinema Studies courses explore a wide range of films and directors from the era of silent film and the advent of sound, the heyday of Hollywood and international art cinema, and the globalization of film and contemporary world cinema.
• The programme offers study options for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including majors and minors in BA degrees.

Our People

The Cinema Studies programme is led by a team of experienced academics, including:

• Mary Wiles, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar and Honours Coordinator
• Alan Wright, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar and Cinema Studies Programme Coordinator
• Erin Harrington, Senior Lecturer Above Bar (on sabbatical in semester 1, 2026)
• Anna de Jager, School Administrator

Meet Our Students

The programme also features a section on meeting the students, highlighting the diverse range of individuals who are part of the Cinema Studies community.

Location and Contact

The Cinema Studies programme is located at Level 6, Karl Popper Building, and is part of the School of Humanities, Arts. For more information, students can contact the School of Humanities.