Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Media Studies in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,722
(c. USD22,768.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Media Studies program at the University of Victoria (UVic) is an interdisciplinary certificate that enhances your media literacy skills. This credential broadens career opportunities while complementing studies across all disciplines. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and develops essential skills in media, communication, and cultural understanding. Available to all UVic students, the program requires no prior qualifications for enrollment.
Career Opportunities in Media Studies
This program diversifies professional possibilities by merging academic research with practical experience tailored to individual goals. Graduates often pursue roles such as:content creator or professional writer, communications officer or community organizer, game developer or storytelling specialist, digital media producer or interactive content creator, UX designer or experience architect,reporter, editorial staff or marketing writer, media analyst, cultural heritage manager or archivist, outreach coordinator or strategic campaign leader, research consultant or policy advisor,teaching professional or community learning facilitator
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
31,722