Overview

Examining various forms of media throughout history and into the modern age, the program takes a global perspective as it asks: how do these media forms influence how we understand the world, ourselves, and our relationship with each other?

Students are provided with exciting opportunities to experiment with the latest AI, to study with renowned journalists, and to work hands-on with printing presses. Join the Book and Media Studies (Hons) program at University of Toronto.

Key Features

St Michael’s College prides itself on its lively interdisciplinary programs and its welcoming, diverse community. Students study with world-leading scholars in a beautiful setting that provides all the advantages of a small liberal arts college and all the opportunities of a major research university.

Classes are held primarily in the historic grounds of the College and are complemented by the resources of the Kelly Library, the second-largest library at UofT.

Students are encouraged to explore, discover, and excel in their classes and through various experiential opportunities that can include working with a printing press, taking up research internships, experimenting with VR, and studying abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Printed Book

Book & Media Histories

Information Literacy, Writing, and Research for Book & Media Studies

Media Revolutions

Social Media & Digital Platforms

Media Ethics

The History of the Book: Elements of Bibliography and Print Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Literature Media Studies & Mass Media View 86 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate (IB)

An International Baccalaureate Diploma is required for admission consideration; the IB Certificate is not sufficient for admission consideration.

Prerequisite courses can be presented at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL).

SL or HL English is required for admission consideration.

The following IB Math courses will satisfy the Calculus prerequisite for science and business programs:

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL

The following IB Math courses will not satisfy the Calculus prerequisites for science and business programs:

Math Studies

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

61720 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61720 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6910 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6910 CAD per year during 48 months.

Ontario residents: $6,100 per year

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

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