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Diploma of Broadcast and Media Production in Digital Content Creation and Performance Option
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Burnaby, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma for creators who produce content for social media, podcasts and live streaming.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Broadcast and Media Production in Digital Content Creation and Performance Option. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Digital content creator
- podcast producer or host
- digital media manager
- live streamer
- social media brand manager
- voice-over artist
- creative director
- copywriter
- media sales representative
Curriculum
- Two-year full-time option. Students build skills in on-camera hosting
- advanced sound design
- live streaming
- podcasting and personal brand development
- producing content for social platforms and sports media
- with a digital portfolio and a five-week industry practicum.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 (67%
- Category 2) for most diplomas
- Category 3 (50%) for some trades-related diplomas and Category 1 (73%) for Strategic Human Resources Management. Programme maths or science such as Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 at 67%. Advanced diplomas require a prior diploma or degree. Entry is first-qualified or competitive.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 and programme prerequisites (e.g. Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11 or Workplace Math 11 at 67% for business diplomas)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic no section below 3.5
- Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Broadcast and Media Production in Digital Content Creation and Performance Option. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,830 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business + Media |
| Department | Business & Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 102 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
85 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,830 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21, PTE Academic no section below 3.5, Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20), IELTS Academic 6.5.