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Degree Requirements

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 YearCredits
MDST_O 1103
MDST_O 1203
DIHU_O 155 or ENGL_O 1553
VISA_O 1063
VISA_O 1083
CULT_O 1003
One of FILM_O 100, FILM_O 1033
Electives19
Total Credits30
  
Second Year 
MDST_O 2103
MDST_O 2203
CRWR_O 2503
DIHU_O 2203
Any 200-level VISA_O6
Any 200-level ANTH_O, HIST_O, or ARTH_O3
Electives19
Total Credits30
  
Third Year 
MDST_O 3113
MDST_O 3303
Any 300-level DIHU_O3
Electives121
Total Credits30
  
Fourth Year 
MDST_O 4903
MDST_O 4999
Electives118
Total Credits30
Minimum credits for degree120
1 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. 
2 Global Exchange, Vancouver exchange or Co-op term can be completed during the first term of the fourth year 

 


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