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Communication Design Diploma

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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At North Island College in Courtenay, Canada, Communication Design Diploma is offered as a diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 31,630 per total (CAD 7,100 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Applied Design

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 7,100 / total

International tuition: CAD 31,630 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nic.bc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Communication Design Diploma builds creativity in print and digital design alongside project management and website-building skills, with a hands-on approach suited to professional design team roles. Students choose between a Design and Development stream focused on front-end web development or a Design and Media stream focused on media production, learning to create visual solutions for audiences while building skills in communication design and web programming. Graduates have pursued careers in user experience design, front-end web design, and graphic design.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

Application Deadline: North Island College's domestic applications open at the beginning of October each year for the following academic year; unlimited-entry programmes admit on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis with deadlines effectively at the term start (September 1, January 1 or May 1), while limited-entry programmes close earlier: the last Monday of August for a September start, the third Friday of December for a January start. International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC; for the current cycle NIC has published deadlines of 1 May 2026 for September 2026 entry and 31 August 2026 for January 2027 entry, with no later 2027 intake deadline yet posted. Admission is otherwise rolling until seats fill. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About North Island College

Type: College

Founded: 1975

Students: 6,084

Programs: 73

Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Communication Design Diploma award?

North Island College awards a Diploma in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does Communication Design Diploma take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Communication Design Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 31,630 per total (CAD 7,100 per total for local students).

Can Communication Design Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at North Island College.

What language is Communication Design Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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