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Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism - Media Studies Major at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

The Media Studies major examines digital cultures and media technologies, combining theoretical and cultural analysis of media production and dissemination with applied media content development.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Communication and Visual Arts  |  Duration: 120 credits (eight semesters; longer with co-op)  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Career pathways

Digital and media literacy skills are in demand across public and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BC Grade 12 or Adult Dogwood or mature student status; English Studies/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73 per cent (or equivalent).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

Applications open October 1. Domestic deadlines: Fall (September) intake May 1, Winter (January) intake September 1, Summer (May) intake January 1, unless a programme-specific deadline applies (Respiratory Therapy Diploma and Veterinary Technology Diploma: February 1). Application fee: $34.23 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (charged at admission), $100.00 for international applicants (due at application). Fees are non-refundable.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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