Vancouver Island University - [VIU], Nanaimo, British & Columbia - Courses & Fees

Nanaimo, British & Columbia

University Public College

The BA Major in Digital Media Studies balances theory, critical thinking, and communication skills with the technical and creative skills needed for today's emerging digital technologies. Students take a combination of Digital Media (DIGI) and Media Studies that emerge with a powerful set.
The skills developed in the program are in demand in the entertainment arts, the film and broadcasting industries, management services to business, advertising, and public relations, publishing, web development, media production, journalism, advocacy, communications, library science, archival research.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline for January Intake	Nov 30, 2023
Application Deadline for September Intake	Jun 9, 2024

Following are the academic requirement of the programs are:

Students must be complete their graduation from high school or equivalent.
Proof of English language proficiency is required from applicants for whom English is not their first language or from those whose education was completed in any country where English is not the official language.
For students who meet the academic requirements but not the English language requirement, conditional acceptance to VIU may be granted. In this case, admission is granted pending completion of VIU’s English Language Centre program (level AP5). Exceptions may apply.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade C in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.

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Following are the required documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	CA$4000	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
BrokerFish International student scholarship	CA$1000	Yes	N/A
QS scholarships	Variable	Yes	Jun 1, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023