Bachelor of Media Arts

Bachelor of Media Arts is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Canada. It takes 4 years, with intakes in September; January.

University of the Fraser Valley is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$23,910 a year, about ₹16 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$95,640 (≈ ₹64.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international rate of CAD 797 per credit for students starting September 2026 or later, shown for a typical 30-credit year (15 credits a semester). You pay for the credits you take; the minimum full-time load is 9 credits a semester. Add ancillary fees of CAD 485 a semester and a one-off CAD 1,450 international administration fee in your first semester

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Broadcast journalist
• Magazine journalist
• Editorial assistant
• Digital copywriter
• Public relations officer
• Social media manager

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• BBC
• Reuters
• Bloomberg
• News Corp
• Axel Springer
• Bertelsmann
• WPP
• Heineken
• Meta
• Google

General entry requirements at University of the Fraser Valley for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Upper secondary qualifications equivalent to Canadian Grade 12 (Class 12), plus each programme's entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar.
• The BBA needs the prerequisites for Calculus for Business (MATH 141) and Academic Writing (ENGL 105); students who do not yet qualify can start in Qualifying Studies.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer; apply early because scholarships and seats are limited.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88 (20 per section); PTE 61 (60 in writing); Duolingo 110.

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This course starts in: September; January.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets (and degree transcripts for post-baccalaureate programmes)
• English test score at the degree level
• Letter of intent (for entrance scholarships)
• References and personal statement (MSc Computer Science)
• Valid passport

• International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (renewable)

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  Value: CAD 20,000 in total (CAD 5,000 a year for four years)

  Applying to a four-year bachelor's degree, in or just finished your final school year with at least a 3.75 GPA in that year, and living outside Canada. Apply with a letter of intent after your offer; keep a 3.0 GPA at UFV to renew.

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• International Regional Entrance Scholarship

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  Value: CAD 5,000

  Applying to a four-year bachelor's degree or two-year diploma, in or just finished your final school year with at least a 3.00 GPA, and living outside Canada. Apply with a letter of intent after your offer.

  Official page

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a public university in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver, with its main campus in Abbotsford and others in Chilliwack, Mission and Hope. It enrols about 15,000 students a year in more than 100 programmes, and has a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. UFV stresses small classes.

For Indian students the most relevant options are the four-year BBA and Bachelor of Computer Information Systems, the BSc in Computing Science, and two-year post-baccalaureate diplomas in AI and machine learning, cybersecurity and software engineering for graduates. UFV charges CAD 797 per credit in 2026-27 for new students and estimates a first year at about CAD 30,000 including living costs. A new MSc in Computer Science (CAD 1,500 per credit, 30 credits) is expected to launch in September 2027.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design & Advertising stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Illustration stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio ArtAlberta University of the ArtsFull-time, studio-based; one or two concentrations such as animation, ceramics, media arts, painting or photography · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Industries: Applied Creative IndustriesAlberta University of the Arts4 years; in person, non-studio and hybrid (launched in 2026) · C$28,023 / year
• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Bachelor of MusicBrandon UniversityFull-time bachelor's degree · C$17,904 / year

More courses at University of the Fraser Valley

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Post-baccalaureate Diploma48 credits (14 courses), four full-time semesters; Abbotsford · C$19,128 / year
• Cybersecurity Post-baccalaureate Diploma49 credits (14 courses), four full-time semesters; Abbotsford · C$19,527 / year
• Software Engineering Post-baccalaureate Diploma48 credits (14 courses), four full-time semesters; Abbotsford · C$19,128 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration4 years; majors in accounting, finance, HR management, international business and marketing; co-op option · C$23,910 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Information Systems4 years; optional co-op · C$23,910 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Computing Science major)4 years · C$23,910 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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