Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film and Television

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film and Television is a program designed to introduce students to the history, theory, and criticism of film and television. This major explores the commerce and aesthetics of film and television across cultures and history, allowing students to critically analyze film and television style and examine new industry and artistic trends ushered in by digital media.

Highlights

• Ranked 1 in Queensland for arts and humanities according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a variety of careers, including:

• Marketing coordinator
• Content creator
• Video producer
• Studio executive
• Television program director
• Arts critic

Study Details

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Overseas study
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

• Introduction to Film & Television Studies
• Multimedia
• Media and Society
• Film and Television History

Graduate Testimonials

Graduates of the program have found success in various fields, with testimonials highlighting the program's impact on their careers:

• Michael Raftery, Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television Studies), notes that the program helped him learn how to study films critically.
• Daniel Schultz, Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television Studies, Philosophy), mentions that studying the economics of justice was hugely influential on his career.
• Katelyn Martin, Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television Studies and English), describes the major as being about learning how to see meaning behind the text.

Program Structure and Courses

For detailed information on the program structure and courses, please refer to the university's official resources.