Overview

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

Graduates from Interactive Media Design (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) programme at Algonquin College may find employment in a wide variety of positions such as: media director; video and audio technician; production coordinator; production assistant; production director; technical project lead; graphic layout designer; interactive developer; UX designer; web developer; project manager; videographer; motion graphics editor; CMS specialist; front-end developer; back end developer; video producer.

Quick Facts:

You explore the primary elements of media project planning and development with equal importance given to the creative and the technical aspects.

This balanced learning experience prepares graduates to be generalists in the media industry meaning you can jump into a wide variety of roles as you begin your careers.

Strong emphasis is placed on hands-on media production through courses in computer-based web design and programming, as well as video and motion graphics.

Through several programme-specific elective courses, you can focus your path towards specializing as motion graphic designer or a web developer, or you can choose to remain as a generalist, depending on your interests.

You plan and execute individual and team-based projects under the guidance of a faculty, industry experts in the media field.

You gain practical experience working with live clients through applied projects. You navigate these learning opportunities with the operating system of your choice, such as Mac OS X or Windows.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communications

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Web Development

Digital Graphics

Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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February 1: Equal Consideration Date. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Design Media Management View 23 other Bachelors in Media Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR

Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR

General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR

Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee will be charged.

English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15888 CAD / year

≈ 15888 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

3138 CAD / year

≈ 3138 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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