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The Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of Cape Town for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town uses its own admission score for this course: FPS approx. 450 (Band A guaranteed, initial BA admission). It is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
  • Initial admission follows general BA requirements (FPS around 450 for guaranteed admission)
  • formal selection into the Film and Media Production specialisation occurs in the second year based on performance

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What you study

About This Course

Students in this specialisation develop practical, theoretical and analytical skills in film, media and visual studies. They initially register for the general BA with majors in Film & Television Studies and Media & Writing, and only formally join the production-focused specialisation from their second year, based on selection criteria applied during first year. Students are expected to gain hands-on media experience and pursue internships in the industry.

After you graduate

Careers This Course Leads To

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Film Producer. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at University of Cape Town, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.

Moderately competitive

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for Bachelor of Arts specialising in Film and Media Production at University of Cape Town: Moderately competitiveAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with University of Cape Town and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply at University of Cape Town for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 July 2026.

Apply directly through UCT's own online application system (applyonline.uct.ac.za); this listing does not process applications.

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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: Initial admission follows general BA requirements (FPS around 450 for guaranteed admission); formal selection into the Film and Media Production specialisation occurs in the second year based on performance.
University of Cape Town lists "FPS approx. 450 (Band A guaranteed, initial BA admission)" for this course. That is the institution's own scoring system and is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
The course takes 3 years to complete full time at University of Cape Town. It sits at NQF level 7.
Graduates most often go into Film Producer, Media Content Creator and Video Editor.
Applications are made online through University of Cape Town's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. Applications close on 31 July 2026 for 2027. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

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Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 3 years
  • NQF level: 7
  • Admission score: FPS approx. 450 (Band A guaranteed, initial BA admission)
  • Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
  • Campus: Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town
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