Overview

Your creativity combined with perceptive and analytical skills could lead you to a fulfilling and successful career in graphic design. In this age of information, organizations are expanding their communications and marketing departments, increasing the demand for graphic designers and communication professionals. While the technology is ever-evolving, strategy and concept development remain the valuable core of this dynamic profession.

The Certificate in Graphic Design program from British Columbia Institute of Technology provides you with a skillset preparing you for success in the graphic design field in either Two Terms (15 weeks each) or Three Terms (15 weeks each) depending on which model you apply for, or you can complete courses part-time at your own pace. Subjects taught include typography, brand identity, corporate communications, UI/UX, and more. You will learn to create professional, impactful design that engages its target audience by the considered use of design principles.

Career

By completing your Certificate in Graphic Design, you’re building the cornerstone of your knowledge for a lifelong career. The skills you’ll learn in this program prepare you to begin a career or accelerate your study of print and web design.

Some opportunities in graphic design include:

Communication Designer
Graphic Designer
Creative Director
Digital Communication Specialist
Communications Specialist
Corporate Communication Designer
Editorial Designer
Publication Designer
Package Designer
Brand Strategist or Manager
Prepress Specialist
Production Specialist
Customer Service
Marketing Specialist

Graduates of the certificate program are also well situated to pursue further study to earn their bachelor’s degree in design.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Layout: Adobe InDesign

Visual Composition and Layout

Colour Theory

Web Design

Graphic Design Process

Visual Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months
Part-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Graphic Design View 57 other Bachelors in Graphic Design 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.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants

The full-time option is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
The part-time option is available to international students who currently have a valid status in Canada. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Apply to program

To submit your application:

Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18170 CAD / full

≈ 18170 CAD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8876 CAD / full

≈ 8876 CAD / full

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

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