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Diploma of Professional Photography

Langara College

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

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About the program

A two-year diploma in professional photography combining art, Business and technical skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Professional Photography. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Designer
  • Creative Coordinator
  • Digital Media Designer
  • Art Director
  • Content Designer

Curriculum

  • Four-term programme: technical photography
  • Studio lighting
  • Digital workflow and imaging
  • Portrait and commercial photography
  • Entrepreneurship and small business
  • History of photography
  • Portfolio development
  • A photography practicum and exhibition.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab; Some programmes add supplemental forms
  • Interviews
  • Auditions or portfolios (e.g. Social Service Worker
  • Gerontology
  • Design Formation
  • Theatre Arts
  • Nutrition and Food Service Management)

Accepted academic background

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab; Some programmes add supplemental forms, Interviews, Auditions or portfolios (e.g. Social Service Worker, Gerontology, Design Formation, Theatre Arts, Nutrition and Food Service Management)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo 110

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Statement of purpose where requested
  • Financial support evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Professional Photography. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Langara College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,355, $21,832 CAD
Application fee$155 CAD
Deposit$9,000 CAD

Program details

CampusWest 49th Avenue Campus
Faculty or schoolCreative Arts
DepartmentArt and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteLangara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 May 2027

    199 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    30 Sept 2027

    321 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.