All students in the Bachelor of Media Studies must complete the following degree requirements:
- A minimum of 120 credits.
- A minimum of 42 of these credits must be completed at the upper level through courses numbered 300 and above.
- Once accepted into the B.M.S. program, students are expected to complete all of their coursework at the UBC Okanagan Campus, with the exception of credit completed through a UBC Go Global student exchange experience or through the cross-campus exchange program.
| First Year | Credits |
|---|---|
| MDST 110 | 3 |
| MDST 120 | 3 |
| DIHU 155 or ENGL 155 | 3 |
| VISA 1061 | 3 |
| VISA 1081 | 3 |
| CULT 100 | 3 |
| One of FILM 100, FILM 103 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 9 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Second Year | |
| MDST 210 | 3 |
| MDST 220 | 3 |
| CRWR 250 | 3 |
| DIHU 220 | 3 |
| Any 200-level VISA | 6 |
| Any 200-level ANTH, HIST, or ARTH | 3 |
| Electives2 | 9 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Third Year | |
| MDST 311 | 3 |
| MDST 330 | 3 |
| Any 300-level DIHU | 3 |
| Electives2 | 21 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Fourth Year3 | |
| MDST 490 | 3 |
| MDST 499 | 9 |
| Electives2 | 18 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Minimum credits for degree | 120 |
| 1 All students must complete the zero-credit course VISA 090 Safety Training. | |
| 2 At least 21 credits of the electives must be upper level. Please consult with program advisor(s) for the selection of electives, especially when considering minors. | |
| 3 Global Exchange, Vancouver exchange or Co-op term can be completed during the first term of the fourth year | |