Overview

Demand for the creative and technical skills of new media professionals is increasing rapidly, as companies look for new and innovative ways to engage with clients and customers.

The New Media Design and Web Development diploma from British Columbia Institute of Technology provides you with applied skills in the following key areas, instrumental for success in this fast-growing field:

Web design and development
Information architecture
User interface design and user experience
Graphic design and branding
Interactive media solutions
Web marketing and social media integration

New media communications and storytelling

Career

The diploma in New Media Design and Web Development gives you the applied skills instrumental for success in this fast-growing field, and is responsive to the needs of the global marketplace. The demand for new media professionals is growing rapidly. New media professionals work in a broad range of positions, from frontline personnel through to managers with strategic responsibility, as well as entrepreneurs. BCIT’s strong reputation and connection to industry means that many of our students are hired immediately upon graduation.

Job categories where new media skills are required include, but are not limited to:

Web and App Designer
Front-end Web Developer
Interactive and Multimedia Developer
SEO Specialist and Web Marketer
Social Media Manager
Interface and User Experience Designer
Corporate Storyteller
Interactive Marketing Specialist
Motion Graphics Designer
Video and Audio Editor
New Media Project Manager
New Media Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Digital Photography

Web Services and File Management

Web Technologies

New Media Communications

Graphic Design for New Media

Storytelling for New Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 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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IELTS

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Credits

114 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

User Experience Design Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 20 other Bachelors in User Experience 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

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.

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

29708 CAD / year

≈ 29708 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13765 CAD / year

≈ 13765 CAD / year

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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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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