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Media Studies at University of British Columbia
BMS (Bachelor of Media Studies) · Faculty of Arts · Vancouver campus
What average do you need for UBC Media Studies?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UBC works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UBC's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Recommended
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (strongly recommended)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Personal profile (short-answer questions in the UBC online application)Due 15 January 2027 (with the application)
- Required
- Portfolio submission
How much does UBC Media Studies cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $8,300 first year, $33,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $1,700 first year, $5,400 to $6,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,100 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $42,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Vancouver, $1,182 a month
What do fine and performing arts graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UBC Media Studies lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Graphic DesignerLogos, websites, packaging, apps. A portfolio matters more than a diploma.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- MusicianPlay or sing for money. Almost everyone does it by stacking gigs, teaching and session work together.$33kTypical pay2 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- ActorFilm, TV (television), theatre, voice and commercials. Good money per day of work, and most people do not get many days.$50kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AnimatorYou make drawings and models move, frame by frame, for films, series and games.$65kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- ArchivistDecide what records survive and make them findable. Quiet work with long consequences.$82kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- AuthorYou write books and long pieces for a living, usually alongside other writing work that pays the bills.$77kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study fine and performing arts?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Art History and Visual StudiesUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Creative ArtsTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Contemporary ArtsSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Fine Arts (Visual Arts)UBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Media StudiesUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $8,252 |
| Music (BA)UVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Acting for the TheatreConcordia, Quebec | High school: C+ (Ontario 67 to 69% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| AdvertisingOCAD U, Ontario | Minimum overall average of 70% | $8,082 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario, Vancouver campus; the page loads each degree's requirements from you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) action requirements_load_program)
- Tuition: you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (2026/27 Academic Calendar))
- Residence: vancouver.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (vancouver.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; vancouver.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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