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Film degrees in South Africa

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Study a Film degree in South Africa in 2025

A bachelor's degree in film blends the art of filmmaking with theoretical study. Film degrees usually take 3-4 years to complete. During a film degree, you might be offered the opportunity to study specialisations such as directing, screenwriting, world cinema, and others.

Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the country you are studying in, but scholarships and grants can help financially. Film graduates can either choose to pursue further study, or look for a job in the industry to gain practical experience.

See more information about the best film schools in the world and how to choose a film school.

South Africa

The southern most country on the African continent, South Africa is referred to as the ‘rainbow nation' due to the diversity of its 58 million inhabitants. The higher education system underwent a complete reform in 2004, and universities have only be improving since then. Almost 50,000 international students choose to study in South Africa each year, taking advantage of the many universities that are included in the QS World University rankings top 1,000.

See our detailed guide to studying in South Africa for international students.

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