At Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, BA/BS in Media Production and Design (BMPD) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Applied Design programme. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Applied Design
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Bachelor of Media Production and Design (BMPD), delivered on campus in Ottawa, jointly run by the School of Journalism and Communication and the School of Information Technology. It combines hands-on workshops with lecture courses to teach students to write, develop, and produce fact-based narratives across digital media formats. Coursework spans storytelling, computer programming, web design, video production, data management, and visual communication. Classes are kept small, generally under 30 students, and use industry-standard software and equipment. A co-op option provides 12 months of work experience beginning in third year, and the program concludes with a fourth-year capstone project built around community partnerships. The program suits students aiming for careers in digital journalism, multimedia production, data visualization, or media technology roles that combine storytelling with technical production skills.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Bachelor of Media Production and Design (Honours) requires the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six Grade 12 U or M courses. These must include 4U English and one of Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, or Mathematics of Data Management, with Advanced Functions recommended. Advanced standing beyond first year is assessed on merit; applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue in their year level and meet the university's CGPA thresholds, with credit granted only for subjects judged appropriate to the program. Direct entry to the co-op option additionally requires meeting the program's overall and prerequisite-course cut-off averages, full-time registration in the program, and eligibility to work in Canada, though placement availability depends on the job market. The overall admission average is determined each year on a program-by-program basis and the stated minimum establishes eligibility for consideration only.
