Beacon: UBC Journal of Media Studies Information

Published annually, UBC’s Beacon: Journal of Media Studies is a peer and faculty-reviewed online multimedia journal that showcases the works of current undergraduate UBC students. We feature a range of creative and academic work that offers new perspectives on media and the impact of technological innovation. Through showcasing essays, research, creative writing, photography, and video and audio works, Beacon aims to serve as a platform for media-related discussion across UBC. The Bachelor of Media Studies (BMS) program at UBC is fairly new, having officially launched in 2015. Each year, the program accepts a small cohort of students selected through a rigorous vetting process. The program’s thought-provoking, multidisciplinary courses have led its students to produce a multitude of dynamic, inquisitive, and innovative projects that we are proud to showcase in this student journal.