Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Media Studies (Vancouver) in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
47,189
(c. USD33,869.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This cross-disciplinary program integrates coursework from Art History, Visual Arts, English and German media theory, Creative Writing, Journalism, Film Studies, Film Production, Information Studies, and Computer Science. You'll develop cultural technology skills for today's knowledge-driven economy, preparing you for diverse roles across multiple industries.
The Bachelor of Media Studies is a collaborative, interdisciplinary degree offering students comprehensive exposure to the varied fields within media studies. By combining theoretical knowledge, research methods, and practical applications, the program lays the groundwork for both academic pursuits and professional careers. Graduates emerge as innovative, thoughtful contributors to society with strong critical thinking skills.
The curriculum spans an extensive array of subjects, such as:
Art History and Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
Film Studies and Production
Information Studies
Critical Theory (English and German Departments)
Computer Science
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Degree-specific requirements: Media Studies
- Senior-level Math (Pre-Calculus) is strongly recommended
- Supplemental application, written response, and portfolio of work
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
47,189