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Bachelor of Media Studies

University of Alberta

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
  • Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
  • Programme prerequisites
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,390 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$8,300 CAD

Program details

CampusEdmonton North Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.