Offered by Okanagan College in Kelowna, Canada, Writing and Publishing Diploma is a diploma in Publishing programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,878 per year (CAD 5,328 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Publishing
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,328 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,878 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Writing and Publishing Diploma takes through the first stages of the writing process to the final post-production stages of publishing in a variety of formats. You will develop your writerly personae, hone you critical voices, and learn how to write professionally for multiple audiences. You'll take creative writing workshops, web publishing labs, book design studios, and professional editing classes. Upon graduation, you may choose to work in traditional or new media outlets, or pursue further studies in creative writing, journalism, marketing, or media studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Regular applicants need B.C. secondary school graduation or the equivalent, and English 12 with a minimum of 60% or an approved alternative; the program page does not publish IELTS, TOEFL or other standardized test scores. Applicants scoring below 60% in English 12 may still be admitted to first year under conditions: they are restricted from first-year English courses and must complete the English requirement, by retaking the course or an equivalent through Adult Basic Education or distance education, within their first year. Mature applicants at least 19 years of age and out of secondary school full-time for one year have the graduation requirement waived but must still satisfy the English requirement before classes begin. At least 50% of the program, including a minimum of 18 credits at the 200-level or higher, must be completed through Okanagan College.
Application Details
Start Date:Intakes published by Okanagan College for this program: September 2026 (Kelowna, Vernon); January 2027 (Kelowna, Vernon). Campus availability differs by intake and the program page shows which are still open.
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants: there is no fixed closing date. For a Fall intake the College starts taking applications at 8:30 a.m. on October's first weekday of the preceding year, and for a Winter intake at 8:30 a.m. on February's first weekday of the preceding year, then keeps accepting them until the seats are gone - so apply early. Apply through EducationPlannerBC; the fee is $30 CAD. International applicants: no closing date is published for this program specifically. The college-wide academic deadlines are 31 October for a January start (transcripts, English proof and deposit by 15 November) and 28 February for the May or July sessions (by 31 March); for a September start the College asks international applicants to apply as early as possible and before 15 May for the best choice of programs and courses. The international application fee is $100 CAD.
