Bachelor of Fine Arts – Film

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Film is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at NSCAD University in Halifax, Canada. It takes Bachelor's degree, starting with the Foundation year, with intakes in September.

NSCAD University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$24,806 a year, about ₹16.6 lakh.

Based on NSCAD's Fall 2026 international tuition for 15 credits (CAD 12,402.99) × 2 semesters; 2027/28 not yet published. Fees, U-Pass, international health insurance and course material fees are extra (about CAD 13,815 a semester all-in for 15 credits)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Film director
• Film/video editor
• Television/film/video producer
• Animator
• Location manager
• VFX artist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Disney
• Netflix
• Warner Bros. Discovery
• BBC
• Sony
• Wētā FX
• Wētā Workshop
• DNEG
• Endemol Shine Group
• ProSiebenSat.1

General entry requirements at NSCAD University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply through SlideRoom with your Class 12 results and a portfolio; NSCAD's undergraduate admission requirements and Building Your Portfolio pages set out what to submit.
• If you do not yet meet the English requirement, NSCAD gives a conditional offer pending an acceptable score, and accepts several language pathway programmes in Canada.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 (no section below 20), PTE 70 (no score below 65), Duolingo 120 or CAEL 69.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets (and degree transcripts for graduate programmes)
• Portfolio uploaded to SlideRoom
• English test scores sent directly by the testing service (NSCAD's TOEFL code is 3265)
• Passport and study permit (DLI 019021269652 on your acceptance letter)

NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design) is a public specialist art and design university in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. It teaches fine art, design and craft: Bachelor of Fine Arts majors from film, photography and painting to ceramics, jewellery and textiles and fashion, a Bachelor of Design in Interdisciplinary Design, art history degrees and three master's programmes. Every undergraduate starts with a year-long Foundation programme covering all of NSCAD's disciplines.

For Indian students interested in creative careers, NSCAD's Interdisciplinary Design degree (with pathways in UI/UX, typography and illustration, and prototyping) and its film and photography majors are the most relevant, along with the two-year Master of Design. Applications are made through SlideRoom with a portfolio. NSCAD advises budgeting at least CAD 20,000–25,000 for living costs for 8–12 months, on top of tuition.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design & Advertising stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Illustration stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio ArtAlberta University of the ArtsFull-time, studio-based; one or two concentrations such as animation, ceramics, media arts, painting or photography · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Industries: Applied Creative IndustriesAlberta University of the Arts4 years; in person, non-studio and hybrid (launched in 2026) · C$28,023 / year
• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Bachelor of MusicBrandon UniversityFull-time bachelor's degree · C$17,904 / year

More courses at NSCAD University

• Bachelor of Design – Interdisciplinary Design4 years full-time, starting with the Foundation year; optional pathways in UI/UX, typography and illustration, and digital and physical prototyping · C$24,806 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts – PhotographyBachelor's degree, starting with the Foundation year · C$24,806 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts – Textiles+FashionBachelor's degree, starting with the Foundation year · C$24,806 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts – Expanded MediaBachelor's degree, starting with the Foundation year · C$24,806 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts – Jewellery+MetalsmithingBachelor's degree, starting with the Foundation year · C$24,806 / year
• Bachelor of Arts – Art HistoryBachelor's degree (studio or non-studio) · C$24,806 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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