The Sydney Film Festival and Internship Program offers students the opportunity to spend eight weeks studying contemporary film in a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Scheduled to coincide with the annual Sydney Film Festival, this is a unique program with coursework that examines Australian film and filmmaking.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
- Non-US citizens must contact BU Study Abroad prior to submitting an application, and are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to allow sufficient time to secure a visa. Obtaining visas may not be possible for applications received after the March 1 deadline.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students enroll in a required film course and an internship that includes a non-unit Hub co-curricular
Housing & Student Services
Program Residences
- Students have single, furnished rooms in 3 or 4 person suites with a shared kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and common area with a television. They are provided with bedding, a bath towel, and wash cloth. There is a microwave in the kitchen, which can also be used to bake. There is a mall a short walk away where students can purchase kitchen supplies, home goods, and groceries.
- Board is not included/no stipend.
- No dining hall availability.
- 24 hr. security, a roof deck for students to hang out, a fully stocked library with computers, and classrooms in the same building.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Term
Program Dates
Late May – Late July
Summer Term
Applications Open
December 1
Summer Term
Application Deadline
February 15
Priority will be given to rising seniors with a Film major or minor. Rising seniors with a Film major or minor will follow the rolling admissions cycle. Other students will have their applications held and receive an admissions decision after the application deadline pending space in the program. Some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline.
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- Summer 2025 Tuition & Fees: $10,731
- Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage
- Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available