Programme details

Bachelor of Screen Arts – BSA

If you’re passionate about film, animation, storytelling, or game design, studying Screen Arts gives you the creative platform and industry-ready skills to turn your ideas into powerful screen experiences and launch a career in screen storytelling

Course description

The Bachelor of Screen Arts (BSA) is more than just a degree—it’s your entry point into the newly established National Academy of Screen Arts, a hub for creative innovation and industry collaboration. As a student, you’ll be immersed in a world-class learning environment designed to mirror the real screen industry, giving you the chance to work with cutting-edge production tools and the latest digital technologies that are shaping the future of storytelling. You’ll learn directly from industry-connected mentors, professionals who bring real-world expertise and insights into the classroom, ensuring you gain the practical skills, creative confidence, and professional networks to transform your passion into a thriving career in screen arts.

Specialisations

Animation
Factual Production
Film Production
Game Development
Visual Effects

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Based on the chosen specialization, job roles include working as:

Game Designer / Developer
Animator (2D/3D)
Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
Film and Video Producer
Screenwriter / Script Developer
Interactive Media Designer
Web and App Designer
Audio Engineer / Sound Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Digital Content Creator
Post-Production Specialist / Editor
Cinematographer
Art Director / Creative Director
UX / UI Designer for Media
Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Developer

Entry requirements

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Academic requirement:

-There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English Language requirements and acceptable evidence:

Academic IELTS	6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
Cambridge English Qualification	B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or
Cambridge English Qualification	C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
NZ Certificate in English Language	Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)	50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
Language Certificate (Academic)	65 overall with a minimum 60 in each band
LanguageCert International ESOL	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Duolingo English Test	105 overall and minimum 95 in each band