B.A. in Film & Television

Build Your Future in Media with a Film Production Degree

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Are you interested in being involved in media productions and have a love of transferring stories to the screen? Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Film & Television can help you develop the practical production skills to build a foundation in filmmaking and television production, all while increasing your understanding of media’s special role in society and culture. Through creative film, television, and media projects drawing on a broad liberal arts tradition, you can gain the basic qualifications needed to work in the film and media industries or pursue a wide range of career pathways.

Location: On Campus

Total Credit Hours: 120+

Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

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Experience Innovation

Access state-of-the-art film and video equipment in our Communication & Performing Arts Center with an emphasis on creative problem-solving.

Gain Cutting-Edge Skills for Film & Television

Sharpen your producing, directing and editing skills, gaining the technical proficiency required to be an exceptional visual storyteller.

Discover New Opportunities

Discover new career opportunities in the rapidly changing media landscape on both legacy and new media platforms, from theatrical film to streaming.

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 in-demand film and television 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.

Career Opportunities

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

Demonstrate and apply comprehensive storytelling skills across media platforms.
Use your broad knowledge of current digital media production technologies to support the media landscape.
Collaborate, communicate, and take the lead in complex team settings.
Analyze and participate in the creation of popular media forms from a solid Christian perspective.

Career Opportunities

Project Manager
Producer
Film Editor
Digital Marketing or Public Relations Specialist
User Experience (UX) Designer

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
FILM 221	Managing Your Production	3	Develop essential management skills and roles of the film production department. Learn to lead teams, solve problems, and communicate effectively to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Prerequisite: FILM 120.
FILM 320	Business of Film & Media	3	Navigate the business side of film and media. Learn strategies for success in a competitive industry including the roles of the producer team and an overview on film/television funding, distribution, and marketing paths. Prerequisite: FILM 221.
FILM 424	Selling Your Film	3	Discover effective strategies for marketing, distributing, and exhibiting films. Learn to pitch projects, connect with audiences, and navigate a film's release landscape. Prerequisite: FILM 320.
FILM 452	Writing Dramatic Television	3	Create a writer's pitch bible for and write a pilot for a narrative episodic TV series. Focus on developing marketable content, exploring narrative structures, character arcs, and dialogue to produce a compelling and engaging television story. Prerequisite: FILM 250.
FILM 471	Fiction Filmmaking	3	Create a standalone narrative film to move audiences and advance culture. Focus on storytelling and collaboration to make compelling cinematic stories. Prerequisites: FILM 120, 140, and 280.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Admissions Requirements

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.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$10,470	12 - 18	$20,940

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$698	Under 12	$8,376
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$698	Over 18	$12,564
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$698	N/A	$2,094+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,975	12 - 18	$19,950

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Under 12	$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Over 18	$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$665	N/A	$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

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

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

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