About the course

Train with the next generation of artists and cultural producers. Learn in cutting-edge facilities designed for traditional and digital-studio arts courses. The Visual Arts program offers a perfect balance of studio work and academic study, immersing you in hands-on critical and contemporary art education.

　　Visual Arts offers a critical and contemporary art education. There is an equal emphasis on academic study and studio work. You will acquire the foundational skills, techniques, and theories to work in two and three dimensions in a variety of media such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, computer applications, and video. Art history courses, visiting artists’ presentations, and participation in art exhibitions also form integral parts of the program.

　　Your future

　　A UBC education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined. You’ll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with your career over time. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	Kelowna
Term 1 (September), 2024	Kelowna
Summer (May), 2025	Kelowna
Term 1 (September), 2025	Kelowna
Summer (May), 2026	Kelowna

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Standing in at least six academic subject areas, including English, with at least three UBC-approved academic A Levels (or six at the Advanced Subsidiary Level). A subject may not be counted at both the A Level and the GCSE Level (O Level). A Level and AS Level courses that are not sufficiently academic in content (as determined by UBC) cannot be used.

　　Admission average calculated on final year academic courses/exams: Your admission average is calculated on at least two GCSEs (O Levels) and three GCE A Levels (or six Advanced Subsidiary Levels).

　　If you studied British-patterned education, you may be eligible for first-year credit at UBC. Learn more about how first-year credit is granted to see if you are eligible.

　　Degree-specific requirements: Visual Arts

　　No specific courses required beyond those needed for general admission

　　Portfolio submission

　　Letter of intent

　　International Baccalaureate - Completion of the IB Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, including at least three Higher Level courses and additional points for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.

　　Completion of Standard Level or Higher Level English A at a minimum score of 3, where English is the primary language of instruction.

　　International English Language Testing System (Academic) 6.5, with no part less than 6.0, TOEFL Internet-based test - Overall: 90 (Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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