Overview

Through the Media Studies course from Thompson Rivers University after graduating, you will be a well-rounded advocate and practitioner for digital and media literacy, able to negotiate relationships between storytelling, identity building and media technologies in a variety of community contexts.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 09.0702). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Career opportunities:

Digital and media literacy are in demand across a broad range of public and private sectors, as organizations looks for people able to manage these competencies in the current media landscape. You will find opportunities in further study, within the media industry, as well as other sectors negotiating the relationships of media, technology, and communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collective and Connective Indigenous Voices
Mass Communication and the Popular Culture Industr
Social Networks, Online Identities and Internet Memes
Technology and Communication
Media Theory and History
Technical Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 82 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are encouraged to choose 10 lower level electives from a wide range of areas inside and outside the programme. A minimum of 18 credits must be outside CMNS and JOUR. In making these choices, students should be mindful of their general education requirements and prerequisites for upper level electives. Contact programme advisor for support.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26250 CAD / year

≈ 26250 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4860 CAD / year

≈ 4860 CAD / year

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kamloops

Funding

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