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 |