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Bachelor of Media Arts
University of the Fraser Valley
- Abbotsford, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A fine arts degree for artists working with digital and global media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Media Arts and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Content Producer
- Communications Coordinator
- Creative Project Assistant
- Digital Media Specialist
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
- Including Art and Design at Northeastern
- Making with Video
- Sound
- And Animation
- Representational Drawing
- Abstract Drawing
- Elements of Visual Composition
- Making with Form and Materialsand Making with Form and Materials Tools
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 or equivalent international secondary qualification (or 9+ transferable post-secondary credits with 2.00 GPA)
- Programme-specific entrance courses and grades per the UFV academic calendar
- Degree/diploma-level English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE 61
- Duolingo 110).
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (Grade 12) graduation or an equivalent international qualification (list at ufv. Ca international qualifications).
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the application window for your intake ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC (apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca) and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Submit official English proof (TOEFL code 9736
- IELTS or other accepted test) and high school and any post-secondary transcripts. Provide a portfolio
- Letter of intent
- Interview or forms if your programme asks. Receive the offer letter and pay the tuition deposit by the intake deadline. Apply for the study permit. Allow several weeks.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,316 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $38,764 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Abbotsford |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative Arts |
| Department | Media Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,316 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $38,764 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,400 CAD.
A portfolio is required.

