BA Visual and Material Culture Studies at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

Visual and Material Culture Studies is an interdisciplinary program that studies images, objects, and spaces from various cultural contexts and historical periods. Visual and Material Culture Studies is the study of non-verbal and non-textual forms of expression, reflecting a shift away from the interpretation of texts, which has dominated critical discourse for centuries, toward an examination of images, objects, spaces, and performances.

Department: Visual and Material Culture Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

The program builds a strong foundation in visual and material culture analysis. VMCS core courses investigate images and objects from diverse medial and material milieux in relation to socio-cultural practices and discourse on consumption, diversity, inclusion, gender, race, etc.

Career pathways

Popular career paths include the arts, culture, and creative industries, communications and media relations, government and not-for-profit leadership, heritage and conservation, journalism and publishing, tourism, marketing and advertising, What is it like to study at Mount Allison?.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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