About New Media in University of Lethbridge
Program Description
Explore the interconnectivity between technology, art, industry, and culture. Develop skills to master emerging technologies in a variety of professional settings.
Command a wide range of technologies and techniques in graphic design, web design and development, interaction design, 3D modelling, animation, video game design and development, screenwriting, cinema production and studies, and new media theory. You will learn from and work with dedicated professors who are professional artists and scholars.
As a senior student, you can choose a new media generalist path, or follow one of three streams:
- Web and graphic design
- Animation and gaming
- Cinema production
As part of uLethbridge's liberal education philosophy, you'll also take electives that complement your new media course work and diversify your portfolio.
In your final year of the BFA-New Media, you can choose either an industry internship or our advanced studio course. Each option provides particular benefits as you transition into a career or graduate studies.
Possible Careers
New media graduates are highly adaptable in a variety of work environments and emerging technologies. You may go on to work in industries such as digital media production, digital marketing, video game development, film and television, or the arts. Possible careers include:
- Graphic Designer
- Interaction Designer
- Video Game Artist
- Front-end Web Developer
- Videographer/Photographer
- Screenwriter
- Digital Producer/Coordinator
- Artist
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL : minimum total score of 80,
- PTE : Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
University of Lethbridge Ranking
University of Lethbridge has been ranked:
- #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
- Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
- 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
- One of the top three research universities in Canada.
- #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
- #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
- #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.
University of Lethbridge Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Cost of attendance |
32426 CAD |
Endowment |
73M CAD |
University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.
Expenses |
Amount |
Tuition |
17,526 CAD |
Beneath are the estimates representing minimum living expenses and don’t include your tuition costs |
Rent and utilities |
550 - 1,200 CAD |
Food |
300 – 500 CAD |
Personal expenses |
300 – 500 CAD |
University services fee |
1700 CAD |
Books |
1200 CAD |
Total |
32426 CAD |
The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.
University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.
Test |
Minimum Requirement for Undergraduates |
Minimum Requirement for Graduates |
TOEFL |
IBT - 80 or above (min. 16 in each section, 18 in writing) |
IBT – 86 |
PTE |
Overall score: 54 or above |
Overall score: 63 or above |
IELTS |
6.0 or above (min. 6.0 in each section) |
6.5 (min. 6.0 in each section) |
CAEL |
Overall score: 60 or above |
Overall score: 70 or above |
CAE |
Grade C or above |
- |
CPE |
Grade C or above |
University of Lethbridge Application process
How to apply
Application portal: Online
Application portal: 140 CAD
Application deadline:
Common Admission Deadlines |
Dates |
Fall |
September – December |
Spring |
January- April |
Summer |
May-August |
Supporting documents:
- Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- ACT or SAT score
- English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
- Transcripts
- Three letter of reference
- Curriculum vitae
- GMAT scores if applicable
- interview
- letter of intent
- English proficiency