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Diploma of Writing and Publishing

Okanagan College

  • Vernon, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Two-year diploma combining English, Creative writing, Editing and publishing skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Writing and Publishing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Sixty credits: English literature
  • Creative writing workshops. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Graphic designer
  • Web designer
  • Professional writer
  • Book and magazine editor
  • Publisher
  • Art editor
  • Literary agent
  • Publicist (after transfer and further study)

Curriculum

  • Sixty credits: English literature
  • Creative writing workshops
  • Publishing and publication design
  • Communications
  • Marketing and applied editing courses across two years
  • With intermediate writing workshops and literature in year two. At least 30 credits are at 200-level. No practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • B.C. Graduation or equivalent
  • English 12 at 60% or alternatives (under 60% admitted conditionally)
  • English 12 or alternatives
  • Maths 11 for Business Administration
  • Programme-specific.

Accepted academic background

B.C. Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) with English 12 or alternatives and programme-specific maths, Mature applicants 19+ out of school one year.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and that the programme is open to international students. Apply online via EducationPlannerBC and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. English test results if required
  3. Post-secondary credentials and a passport copy. Receive the Conditional Offer of Acceptance and accept it in myOkanagan. Pay the admission deposit stated in the offer. Get the Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit. Attend International Student Orientation and complete the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,878 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$48,326 CAD

Program details

CampusVernon
Faculty or schoolArts
DepartmentWriting and Publishing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.