Bachelor of Visual Arts and Computer Science in BFA
- Victoria, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and Computer Science is a four-year, full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (combined programme) at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Visual Arts and Computer Science in BFA
- apply computational reasoning
- analyse systems and communicate technical solutions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Animator
- Art director
- Photographer or videographer
- Programmer
- Web developer
- Video game designer
Curriculum
- Four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts and Computer Science taught on campus
- with year-by-year requirements set in the UVic calendar. Required courses include Foundation Drawing and Painting
- Foundation Sculpture and Material Methods
- Foundation Photography and Video Art
- Foundation Core Media Technologies and Arts and Introduction to Contemporary Art Practices. Optional paid co-op work terms count toward the degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation (or transfer from a recognised post-secondary institution) with the required Grade 11/12 courses for the chosen programme and a competitive admission average
- Each faculty sets its own cut-off (Senate minimum 67%
- Higher for some faculties). English proficiency by test unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale
- Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110)
- PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
- Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170)
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,545, $38,112 - $44,978 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $184 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (combined programme) |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | One or more University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarships worth at least 5,000 CAD are available to academically outstanding international students entering first-year undergraduate degree studies; eligibility conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,545, $38,112 - $44,978 CAD per year. The application fee is $184 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale, Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110), PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60), Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170), IELTS 6.5. A portfolio is required.