Overview

Combine classroom learning with practice in our studios. Collaborate with other artists and receive dedicated mentorship. Graduate with skills that are essential in today’s world. The Visual Arts program is offered at University of Victoria, British Columbia.

Areas of focus

Drawing
Extended media
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Video art

Careers

Animator
Architect
Art director
Artist
Arts administration
Conservator
Creative entrepreneur
Curator
Events coordinator
Exhibit designer
Film production
Modeller
Photo/videographer
Storyboard artist
Teacher/instructor
UI/UX designer
Web designer
Writer/publisher

Programme Structure

Sample courses

Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Extended Media Practices
Video Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to the Faculty of Fine Arts as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
This is a direct-entry program. Select it as your major when you submit your application to UVic.

Alternatively, you can choose another major as your primary degree program and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies.
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.

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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

35448 CAD / year

≈ 35448 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6414 CAD / year

≈ 6414 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Areas of focus

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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