Overview

Media Studies professors are experienced, award-winning researchers and instructors in media and cultural studies, media history, game studies, digital humanities, audiovisual design and more.

Careers

A major in Media Studies at the University of Alberta prepares you for careers such as: writer, editor, publicist, announcer, media analyst and critic, event coordinator, social media manager, public relation specialist, information director, game designer, media curator, educator, heritage interpreter, media producer, reporter, technical writer, web designer, webmaster, and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media History

Media Industries, Politics, and Society
Digital Cultures and Publics
Transnational and Postcolonial Media Studies
Visual Culture and Transmedia
Feminism, Gender, and the Media
Games and Interactive Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 90 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on your complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: your grades, your English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.
Depending on what type of student you are, your transcripts may be sent to the university automatically, or you may need to arrange to have them sent.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

33968 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33968 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7012 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7012 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

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