Bachelor of Media Studies
- Nanaimo, 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 equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
- Programme pages add prerequisites and limited-entry programmes are competitive. BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior degree.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,713, $25,713 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left
Scholarships
VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,713, $25,713 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176.
VIU offers 20 International Student Entrance Scholarships worth CAD 5,000 each for first-year students in undergraduate programmes, based on academic excellence. Awards are competitive, not guaranteed; a prospective-student entrance award application and published deadline may apply.