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The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts will help you become a well-rounded, flexible artist. This program combines classroom learning with practice in art studios. Collaborate with other artists and receive dedicated mentorship. You'll graduate with skills that are essential in today’s world.

Visual Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA)

University of Victoria

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1.	High School graduation or equivalent
2.	Grade 11 courses
    - Approved English 11
3. Three courses from:
    - Foundations of Math 11 or Pre calculus 11
    - Approved science 11
    - Approved language 11
    - Approved fine arts 11
    - Approved social studies 11/12
3. Grade 12 courses
    - English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 
    - Two approved academic 12 courses
    - One additional approved academic 12 or approved fine arts 12

See all approved high school courses for BC and Yukon.
[Further admission requirement information](https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/programs/undergraduate-programs/)

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Digital Portfolio (10 digital images, or five images and a video link; use this online form for portfolio submissions to the Department of Visual Arts).

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Portfolio questionnaire can be previewed. 

2. All applicants to UVic (regardless of country of origin or citizenship status) are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. You can choose one of several ways to demonstrate language proficiency. You are not required to provide proof of language proficiency if you have studied full time for at least four years within Canada at the high school and/or post-secondary level, and all of your instruction has been in English.

3. Admission averages are calculated using all required Grade 12 courses for entry to a program. 

4. If you are transferring from other universities, colleges or art schools, the application process is generally the same as outlined above for secondary school students. 

5. Transfer credit will be assigned as listed in the BC Transfer Guide or evaluated as necessary. You are not normally admitted into third- and fourth-year studio courses unless your outside elective requirements for the first and second years of the Program have been met.

Admission Advice

The online application to UVic and the supplemental Visual Arts application are usually due at the end of January.

Proof of English language proficiency is typically due one month after the application deadline. Your language-proficiency deadline will be indicated in your online application checklist after you submit your online application to UVic. 

Check the program website for exact dates.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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Visual Arts Bachelor's Degrees

Visual Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Major

University of Victoria

Visual Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA)

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