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319

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Simon Fraser University Burnaby

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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.
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Location

8888 University Dr, Burnaby, V5A 1S6

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Median Salary

$48,000

Ranking

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#306

US World and News Report

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#319

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

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Acceptance rate

68%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarships

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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.
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    Entrance Scholarships

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    Bursaries

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    General Scholarships

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    Work-Study Program

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    SFU Ryan Barrington-Foote Bursary in Business Administration

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    SFU Anne and Tony Giardini Undergraduate Bursary

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    Uggla Family Scholarship

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    Service Awards

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    Bursary Program

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    Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards

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    SFU Frances Mary Beattie Undergraduate Scholarship

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    USES Program Scholarships

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    Work-Study Application

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    Service Awards Application

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    Bursary Application

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    Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Application

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    Simon Fraser University Criminology Scholarship

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    Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES)

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    Bennett Family Entrance Scholarship

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    Lloyd Carr-Harris Entrance Scholarship

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    Burnaby Historical Society Scholarship in Canadian History

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    Margaret Ormsby Award in History

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    Undergraduate Open Scholarship

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    Undergraduate Conference Funding (Department Administered)

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    Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES) Program

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    Merit-based awards and research fellowships

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    SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES)

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    SFU Robert H. Lee Scholarship in Business Administration

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    Scotiabank Student Scholarship in the Beedie School of Business

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    International Excellence Entrance Scholarship

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    The Bennett Family Entrance Scholarship

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    SFU International Gilhooley Family Entrance Bursary in Business

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    USES Program

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    Need-based bursaries and assistantships

Application Requirements

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What Really Matters When Applying

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Academics

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Most Popular Majors (7)

Physics

History

Visual Art

Kinesiology

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Bachelor's Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Students

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International Students

20%

Placements

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$48,000

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Job Placement

75%

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