Bachelor of Media Studies
- Victoria, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A structured research doctorate in media studies leading to a PhD thesis.
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
- Learners studying Media Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Academic and research careers
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Media Studies (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
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
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. 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 | $38,112 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $184 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,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
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
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.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $38,112 CAD per year. The application fee is $184 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 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.
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.

