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 Media Studies
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SchoolThe University of British Columbia - Vancouver
LocationVancouver, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 47,400
Full-time Graduate: 11,368
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
Prerequisites Notes
  • Graduation from high school
  • Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
  • At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
  • A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus is strongly recommended
Cost
International: $42,803

This estimate represents the tuition for the first year.
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DescriptionThis interdisciplinary program draws on curriculum from Art History, Visual Art, English and German critical media theory, Creative Writing, Journalism, Film Studies, Film Production, Information Studies, and Computer Science. You'll gain cultural technology competencies for the knowledge economy, enabling you to work across many different sectors in a wide range of capacities.

The Bachelor of Media Studies is a cohort-based, multidisciplinary program that provides students with a broad foundation and knowledge in the many disciplines that make up media studies. With competencies in theory, research, and application, the Media Studies program builds a foundation for a rewarding and dynamic academic or professionally oriented career. The program equips students to become creative, critically reflective, and socially engaged citizens.
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