Media Arts

Applicants to the named degree; each secondary-school, university or alternate option retains its own conditions

• Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
• Applicants must also submit a portfolio and letter of interest. See ufv.ca/creative-arts/how-to-apply/submit-your-portfolio for details about portfolio requirements.
• Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only)
• B.C. applicants
• B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Two Approved Grade 12 courses with a minimum B average (see Note). Note: Pending confirmation of final Senate approval.
• Out-of-province applicants
• Students will be considered on the basis of courses equivalent to Approved B.C. Grade 12 courses . See the Admissions section of the calendar for more information on equivalents to B.C. secondary school graduation.
• Out-of-country applicants
• Students must have B.C. secondary school graduation equivalency, meet the prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125 , and have completed an equivalent average of B (equated to the UFV grading system) in two academic Grade 12 courses.
• Alternatives to secondary school graduation
• If students have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program, the B.C. Graduation diploma (B.C. Adult Dogwood), or the General Educational Development (GED) certificate, they may be considered to have the equivalent of B.C. secondary school graduation for admission purposes.
• Option 2: University entrance (for students who have attended some post-secondary school)
• Prerequisites for ENGL 105 or CMNS 125 .
• One of the following: Completion of a minimum of 15 credits in courses numbered at the 100 level and above, with a cumulative GPA of 2.33 on all credits attempted. Completion of a two-year post-secondary credential with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (equated to the UFV grading system) on all courses taken. Completion of a post-secondary career or technical diploma (minimum of two years post-secondary credit) from a recognized Canadian or international post-secondary institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (equated to the UFV grading system), calculated on all courses taken. Completion of a three- or four-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.00 (equated to the UFV grading system). Note: Students who have completed a previous degree are governed by UFV's Subsequent and Concurrent Bachelor Degree policy (98).
• Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies and/or a meeting with an Academic Advisor.

Only applicants whose stated degree-entry route requires eligibility for this course

• Prerequisite(s): (C+ or better in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12) or evidence of meeting the Degree/diploma-level English language proficiency standard: www.ufv.ca/calendar/current/General/EnglishProficiency.htm.

Degree applicants; transcripts, deposits or pre-acceptance documents apply at the named stage

• Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply . Additional documents required for a complete application: Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. To retain their original application date, students should order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date the application is mailed or submitted.
• When applications have been processed, applicants will receive information on portfolio submission dates and a copy of the portfolio guidelines. The portfolio and letter of interest are not due at the time of application, but will be submitted online and reviewed in May for the Fall intake and in October for the Winter intake.
• Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees.
• In cases where course work is in progress, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due by the end of the first week in August for the September intake.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents; general UFV eligibility is distinct from a degree offer

• General eligibility can be established by BC secondary graduation/equivalent, at least 9 UFV or transferable postsecondary credits with GPA 2.00 across all attempted credits, or age 19 by the first class day. The age 17 and one-year-out-of-school alternative is only for preparatory programmes.
• Most postsecondary programmes still require secondary graduation/equivalent, while some accept mature or postsecondary-credit applicants. The chosen programme controls prerequisites, grades, written statements and references. Postsecondary English proficiency is also required. Meeting a general category does not waive these conditions or guarantee a competitive seat. No held numeric admission minimum is changed.

Applicants educated outside BC in Canadian secondary schools or Quebec CEGEP

• Grade 12 graduation is the stated equivalent for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario graduates from 2003 onward, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The Quebec equivalent is secondary school plus one full academic year at CEGEP. Ontario graduates before 2003 follow the separately published six-OAC/Grade 13 legacy rule.
• UFV establishes equivalents for required BC school subjects and accepts equivalent approved Grade 12 courses from other jurisdictions. A graduation equivalence does not remove subject prerequisites. The separately linked international credential inventory has not been certified.

Full IB Diploma, ABE Provincial diploma, BC Adult Graduation diploma or GED applicants

• These completed credentials may be considered equivalent to BC secondary graduation. Where a programme or course requires a particular secondary-school subject, the applicant must still provide an official transcript showing its final grade. IB Standard/Higher Level diploma courses and AP courses are usually accepted as the same-discipline Grade 12 academic equivalent, subject to the actual assessment.

Applicants who do not meet stated admission requirements

• Apply to UFV and submit a rationale, transcripts and a UFV advisor/counsellor reference with the Special Admission request to the Admissions Manager for Undergraduate Education Committee consideration. Testing, provincial examinations, an interview or an essay may also be required. The policy advises applying at least one month before the semester. A petition does not guarantee admission or waive a programme prerequisite automatically.

Previously admitted UFV students

• Readmission is required after one calendar year without attending courses, failure to register in the first semester, or complete withdrawal during the first semester. Some Health Sciences and Trades programmes require continuous enrolment, so their programme rules must be checked separately.