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B.A. in Film & Media Culture

Earn Your Online Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema Studies

Dive Into Film & Media

Looking for a film degree that dives into the wide world of film history and theory? Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Culture offers a robust, comprehensive exploration of the historical, theoretical, and cultural dimensions of film, television, and other forms of media culture. Through a deep analysis of critical motion pictures and films, you can engage in a rigorous analysis of how media shapes and is shaped by culture. Taught from a Christian perspective, this degree can help you better study, understand, and participate in popular media culture.

Online
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Learn from the Best

Study media culture under the guidance of expert faculty who are just as passionate about genre, theme, narrative, and technique.

Advance Your Knowledge of Film History

Learn about the unique history of film and the roles it’s played in society through the ages.

Sharpen Your Critical Thinking

Hone your critical thinking skills by learning the basics of how to critically analyze and research different aspects of filmmaking and the role of media in culture.

Explore Scholarships

Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

Align Yourself with Excellence

Regent has been ranked a “Best National University” by U.S. News & World Report for six years from 2019-2025. Presented from a Christian worldview, this cutting-edge film degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach. Meet the faculty.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

On completing the B.A. in Film & Media Culture program, you can:

  • Evaluate and compare the theoretical and historical perspectives relevant to film. 
  • Apply refined writing and communication skills to the further study of media culture.  
  • Identify and critically examine key aspects of media and film.
  • Advance film and media scholarship across diverse disciplines and contribute to the growing film criticism and research industry.

Career Opportunities

  • Film Critic/Reviewer
  • Media Researcher/Archivist
  • Film & Media Curator/Researcher
  • Arts Administrator
  • Cultural Heritage Administrator
Featured Courses
COMM 215Foundations of Communication3
Historical development of the field of communication leading to current issues, emerging technologies and potential trends. Considers the cultural, aesthetic, and moral consequences of different modes of communication, as well as the human implications of emerging technologies.
COMM 245Communication Theory3
Survey of scientific and interpretative approaches to the study, analysis, and explanation of communication within a variety of contexts.
COMM 366Free Speech & Civic Discourse3
Protection for the expression of offensive and challenging ideas in the public square. Free speech is studied in its cultural and historical context in addition to its relation to the law. It is also addressed in relation to civility and Christian public witness.
COMM 420Communication Criticism3
Students learn and apply principles of aesthetical criticism, rhetorical criticism, ethical criticism, and perceptual criticism to all modes of human communication, practicing communication criticism in various contexts.
ENGL 305The Art of the Essay3
Study and practice of writing the genre of the essay. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.
ENGL 312Personal & Professional Editing3
Skills and principles of editing copy in various professions, including journalism, publishing, and academia. Emphasizes copy editing proofreading, and technical control of language, as well as the ethics involved in making editing decisions.
FILM 460Making Sense of Films3
FILM 461History of Television3
FILM 462Early American Film Studies3
FILM 463Contemporary American Film Studies3
FILM 464Early Global Film Studies3
FILM 465Contemporary Global Film Studies3
FILM 469Film & Media History & Theory Topics3

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$9,97512 - 18$19,950
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$665Under 12$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$665Over 18$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)
$665N/A$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$9,49312 - 18$18,986
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$630Under 12$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$630Over 18$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)
$630N/A$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

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