Bachelor in Cinematic Arts (Honours)

Applications are due Applications open in August each year for studies in the following year.

The Bachelor in Cinematic Arts (Honours) at Griffith University is for students who want to develop creative and technical skills in filmmaking, screenwriting, and production. This 3-year program helps students learn about narrative development, visual storytelling, and film production technology.

The curriculum includes hands-on learning experiences, workshops, and internships that teach students about cinematography, editing, and sound design. Students also learn about film history, theory, and criticism, and develop a portfolio that showcases their work.

Graduates can pursue careers as directors, producers, cinematographers, and screenwriters. They can work in production companies, broadcasting networks, and independent filmmaking. Other job titles include film editors, production managers, and camera operators.

Griffith University is a young, research-led institution with campuses across South East Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Founded in 1975, Griffith serves around 45,000 students with a strong international community of more than 8,500 learners. The university combines high-quality teaching with a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and practical research, offering a balanced student lifestyle near beaches, urban centres and natural reserves.

Griffith offers a wide range of programs across health, environmental science, business, creative arts and engineering, supported by modern facilities such as advanced design and manufacturing labs and clinical training centres. Its research institutes address global challenges in areas like water science, drug discovery and climate adaptation, and students benefit from industry-linked projects, placements and applied learning that enhance professional readiness and employability.

International students are supported by dedicated advisors, scholarship schemes and orientation programs that ease the transition to Australian study. On-campus accommodation options and a buddy program help build connections, while vibrant campus life and career services support internships and graduate outcomes. For students seeking an engaging, practical education in a lively coastal region, Griffith combines academic strength with strong student support and real-world opportunities.