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Bachelor of Creative Industries

Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An MA with film, Music or digital media production specialisms for careers in the creative industries.

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

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Creative Industries to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in music (changing music creation
Shorts and television. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Cinema programming or marketing
Film making
Animation
Creative and media industries
PhD study

Curriculum

Students specialise in film (production and consumption of feature films)
Music (changing music creation
Distribution and audiences) or digital media production (documentaries
Shorts and television
Ending with their own short film)
Alongside research and communication skills development.

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.