Simon Fraser University Burnaby

British Columbia

Canada

Overview

The B.F.A. Film program at Simon Fraser University is an interdisciplinary program offered by the School for Contemporary Arts within the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. It provides creative, technical, and analytical studies in film, emphasizing original work and technical skill acquisition. The curriculum combines rigorous technical training and instruction in cinema studies with opportunities to deepen understanding of other artistic disciplines. Students learn by making their own films and videos, working closely with instructors and professionals. The program emphasizes both film production and film studies, including film history and the workings of cinema as an art form and industry.

Location

8888 University Dr, Burnaby, V5A 1S6

Website

https://sims.erp.sfu.ca/psp/csprd/?cmd=login

Median Salary

$48,000

Ranking

#306

US World and News Report

#319

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

68%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES) (CAD 140,000) - Recognizes academically outstanding students who contribute to their communities. Can offer funding up to CAD 140,000 for international students and may include a living allowance of CAD 8,000 per term.; Burnaby Historical Society Scholarship in Canadian History - Granted to undergraduate students with a minimum CGPA of 3.50, pursuing a BA in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences with a major or Honours in History, having completed at least 60 SFU units, and achieving the highest combined GPA in any three completed Canadian history courses.; Margaret Ormsby Award in History - Awarded for the best essay or project produced by an undergraduate student in an upper-division Canadian History course.; Undergraduate Open Scholarship - Recognizes undergraduate students who excel academically, awarded on a term-by-term basis. Eligibility requires completing at least 12 units of standard graded courses at SFU, being enrolled in a minimum of 12 units of standard graded courses in the term of application, and having a minimum CGPA of 3.50 at SFU. Students with disabilities are eligible if enrolled in a minimum of 6 or more units and meet other requirements.; Undergraduate Conference Funding (Department Administered) (CAD 500) - Grants up to $500 for undergraduate students presenting a paper at a conference. Applicants must have a declared major in History or a double major in History and another SFU program, a CGPA of 3.5, and completed 90 credits at SFU (at least 12 in upper-division History courses).; Bursaries - Students can apply for bursaries each term by submitting an online application.