Our programs
Media Studies is an interdisciplinary unit at UVic that links Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Education and Engineering and Computer Science courses to provide you with an array of choices on your journey to graduation.
You can declare a major, minor, general or certificate in Media Studies. Each program is open to all UVic students, and all the programs are quite flexible, with technical and nontechnical options as well as paths to focus on 1) advanced studies in media, 2) media and culture or 3) film and television. We also offer co-op, which we highly recommend.
We do not have an MA or PhD program, but we do offer graduate courses. See details below.
Major in Media Studies
Students in our major program must complete 60 units of coursework for their BA degree, including at least 5 Media Studies (MDIA) courses and 1 Indigenous Studies (IS) course.
Minor in Media Studies
Students in our minor program must complete 12 units of coursework, including at least 4 Media Studies (MDIA) courses and 1 Indigenous Studies (IS) course.
Certificate in Media Studies
Students in our certificate program must complete 10.5 units of coursework, including at least 3 Media Studies (MDIA) courses and 1 Indigenous Studies (IS) course.
General in Media Studies
Students in our general program must complete 13.5 units of coursework, including at least 5 Media Studies (MDIA) courses and 1 Indigenous Studies (IS) course.
Co-op option in Media Studies
Co-op gives you hands-on paid work experience related to what you're studying. It's the perfect way to develop your skills and find a career you love.
Graduate courses in Media Studies
We do not have an MA or PhD program, but we offer graduate courses. Contact the adviser for your graduate program to determine whether our MDIA courses may count toward your graduate degree.
You will gain skills in:
- media practice and content creation
- critical, innovative and decolonial thinking
- anti-racist, inclusive and collaborative communication
- managing and stewarding source materials (both digital and analog)
- mutual understanding and informed engagement
- Indigenous-engaged practices that promote respect through reciprocity
- lifelong learning that adapts to change over time
You will have opportunities to study games, podcasts, comics, zines, radio, television, film, social media, archives, books, exhibits, animation, and more.
Need help?
Email adminmdia@uvic.ca with your questions about Media Studies. We are happy to help you navigate our programs and make decisions informed by your personal, professional and academic goals.