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Bachelor of New Media

Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An art degree combining art and emerging technology with flexible coursework and a collaborative studio community.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core principles of New Media
Solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Four-year programme. First-year courses include Creative Processes
Introduction to New Media
Introduction to Game Design.

Career outcomes

New media artist
Interaction designer
Exhibit curator
Game designer
STEAM educator
Further study (interactive arts and design)

Curriculum

Four-year programme. First-year courses include Creative Processes
Introduction to New Media
Introduction to Game Design
Wicked Problems
Video Art Production
Introduction to Computational Arts and Interaction Design. Three options: Art as Practice
Art as Problem Solving
Art as Play. Optional internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion. Ontario applicants need six Grade 12 U/M courses averaging at least 70% and Grade 12 U English at 70% or higher
Programmes add prerequisite maths or sciences
some need a portfolio
Audition or essay. Other countries are assessed against Ontario equivalents. English test unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with the prerequisite subjects of the programme (all applicants need a senior/Grade 12-level English course, Engineering needs senior maths with calculus, Physics and chemistry, Nursing needs biology, Chemistry and maths), Requirements differ by country of study.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Portfolio.

How to apply

Check the programme status
Entry requirements by country and the guaranteed consideration date of 1 February 2027 ( Apply with the TMU International Application (150 CAD)
or OUAC if you are an Ontario secondary student. Upload secondary and post-secondary transcripts (certified English translations)
English proof and any audition
Portfolio or essay the programme needs. Track decisions in the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. Accept your offer on the Admitted Students page. Apply for a Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,408 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$7,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Downtown Toronto campus
Faculty or school	The Creative School
Department	Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.