As a Bachelor of Media Studies student, you will have access to a BMS-specific advisor who has in-depth knowledge of and experience with the BMS degree requirements and student experience.
BMS Advising
The BMS has a team of academic advisors within Arts Academic Advising Services who have developed particular familiarity with the BMS degree and the many opportunities of interest to BMS students.
BMS advisors can help with course planning and mapping out how particular opportunities would affect degree completion – but financial and immigration questions should be directed to the appropriate central offices (see below).
If you would like to set up a virtual advising appointment with a BMS Advisor, please email us at bms.advisor@ubc.ca.
Arts Academic Advising
Arts Academic Advising supports the academic success of the Faculty’s 14,000 undergraduate students
From the point of admission, Arts Academic Advising provides programs and services to help you make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path throughout your degree program.
Apply for academic concession
If you face unanticipated difficulties that prevent you from completing a course to the best of your ability, you may qualify for academic concession. Submitting an application for academic concession will connect you with an academic advisor who will help you determine what you might be eligible for and what course of action can help you get back on track without impacting your permanent record.
Specialized supports, such as the Centre for Accessibility and SVPRO, provide additional avenues of confidential support in certain circumstances.
Advising FAQs
You can choose to concentrate your electives in a particular specialization and/or add a minor to your degree. Students can select from the following minor options:
- Minor in the Faculty of Arts
- Minor in Commerce
- Minor in Science
- Minor in Land and Food Systems
You may choose to apply for the Bachelor + Master of Management program, a 4.5 year, dual degree program between the Faculty of Arts and Sauder School of Business. The B+MM has application opportunities for 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year students.
If you plan on leaving the program and apply to another program in the Faculty of Arts, you must email arts.mediastudies@ubc.ca and inform the program advisor prior to registration for the upcoming Winter session.
If you’re facing unexpected financial, health or other personal circumstances that may affect your studies, please contact the program advisor as soon as possible.
If you are a current BMS student, please get in touch via email. Be sure to include your UBC Student Number in the subject line.
Enrolment Services Advisors
All registered students are assigned a designated Enrolment Services Advisor who can address questions regarding tuition, bursaries and scholarships, Canadian student loans, student fees, and other financial issues throughout the course of their degree.
International Student Advising
For international students, the certified immigration consultants and advisors at International Student Advising can provide authoritative advice on any matters relating to their eligibility to study and work in Canada, including steps to take after you graduate.
