Overview

Digital Media at York University is an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme that unites audio‑visual media, performing arts and computing to prepare students for creative and technical roles in contemporary digital culture.

Why Digital Media at York University?

The programme is delivered in collaboration between the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) and the Lassonde School of Engineering, a partnership that foregrounds both artistic inquiry and robust technical instruction. The course information on the site identifies it as Ontario's only degree integrating audio‑visual media and performing arts with computer science and engineering, positioning it as a distinctive option for students seeking hybrid skills.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 41526 per year
National fee: CAD 8536 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Interactive Digital Media
Interactive Systems
Digital Media Studies
Programming for Digital Media

Careers with Digital Media

The course page lists a range of graduate destinations that reflect the programme's hybrid focus. These outcomes align with the programme's emphasis on combining creative practice with technical competence to meet the needs of studios, galleries and tech‑oriented creative enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interactive Digital Media

Programming for Digital Media

Physical Computing

Media Signal Processing

Publishing in Digital Media

3D Computer Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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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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TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission)
Course Descriptions
Language Proficiency Requirements
Supplementary Application

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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

41526 CAD / year

≈ 41526 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8536 CAD / year

≈ 8536 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $7,416

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 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

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Delivered

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