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Diploma of Digital Media Design in Interaction Design and Development
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year diploma for building responsive websites, Apps and user interfaces.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Digital Media Design: Interaction Design and Development. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Front-end designer
- Front-end developer
- UX designer
- Freelance designer
Curriculum
- A second-year specialisation of 53 credit hours covering User Experience 2 and 3
- User Interface Design 1 and 2
- Front-End Development 1 and 2
- Content Management Systems 1 and 2
- Web Design 3 and 4
- Server Side Programming and a Digital Media Design Studio Project
- With a three-week work placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 equivalent to Manitoba (international secondary school graduation)
- With programme-specific subjects (English
- Math
- Sciences)
- English test proof
- Some programmes add a portfolio
- Mature-student route for applicants aged 19 or older.
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 equivalent to Manitoba (international secondary school graduation), No minimum mark published, Programme-specific subjects, Some programmes add English/mathematics 40S, Portfolio or resume, Mature Student route for applicants aged 19+ without Grade 12.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 78 (no component below 17
- Duolingo tests before 2026-01-20) or 4.0 (no component below 3.5
- PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Program-specific admission documents
- Financial evidence for the study permit
- Study permit documents after admission.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Choose the program and apply early for the intended intake. Complete the online application and pay the international application fee. Submit academic records
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific documents. Accept the offer and pay the non-refundable international tuition deposit within the stated period. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and provincial attestation documentation. Apply for the study permit and complete registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,991 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $160 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Exchange District Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Design and Creative Arts |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 53 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Red River College Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,991 CAD per year. The application fee is $160 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 78 (no component below 17, Duolingo tests before 2026-01-20) or 4.0 (no component below 3.5, PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21).