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New Media Design & Web Development Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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British Columbia Institute of Technology offers New Media Design & Web Development Diploma, a diploma in Digital Media & Game Development programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 18 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 44,563 per total (CAD 19,600 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Digital Media & Game Development
Duration: 18 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 19,600 / total
International tuition: CAD 44,563 / total

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Diploma in New Media Design and Web Development 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

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need English Studies 12 at 67% or equivalent (Category 2, also met by IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 with no section below 3.5, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, or CAEL 70, per BCIT's institution-wide English Language Proficiency page) and should be proficient using computers; no portfolio, interview or standardized entrance test beyond the language requirement is specified. BCIT strongly encourages attending an information session before applying. Applicants are accepted on a first-qualified basis as long as space remains. International students need a valid BCIT study permit, and everyone enrolled must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation.

Application Details

Start Date: January, May and September each year — note the middle intake is May, not April.
Application Deadline: This program runs its OWN application table, not BCIT's common credential dates. January intake: applications open 1 March, close 2 January for domestic and 1 November for international applicants. May intake: opens 1 June, closes 1 May domestic and 1 March international. September intake: opens 1 October, closes 1 September domestic and 2 July international. Openings are 9:00 am PT and deadlines 11:59 pm PT, and a date falling on a weekend moves to the next business day. The September 2026, January 2027 and May 2027 intakes are now closed to new applications (re-admission applications are still accepted) and applications for September 2027 open on 1 October 2026. BCIT lists this program as currently under review, which may change the curriculum.

About British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Type: Institute of Technology
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1964
Students: 44,000
Programs: 413
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does New Media Design & Web Development Diploma award?

British Columbia Institute of Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Digital Media & Game Development on completion of this programme.

How long does New Media Design & Web Development Diploma take?

The programme runs for 18 months.

How much does New Media Design & Web Development Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 44,563 per total (CAD 19,600 per total for local students).

Can New Media Design & Web Development Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at British Columbia Institute of Technology.

What language is New Media Design & Web Development Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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