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Diploma of Music Technology
- New Westminster, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A creativity-driven diploma on computer programming and audio technology in music.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Music Technology can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Audio Production Assistant
- Recording Engineer
- Music Technology Specialist
Curriculum
- Structured around options spanning all aspects of music technology
- From acoustics and computer programming to audio signal processing
- Synthesis and recording engineering. Foreign language instruction is available through the Language Centre
- The course runs one year full-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Programme-specific: Audition: All Music Technology Diploma students must demonstrate competency in performance or production
- Evidenced by a vocal or instrumental performance
- Or a production project created and presented in any Digital Audio Workstation DAW. There is no set music grade level requirement and no limits on genre or style of music.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
- Some programmes higher
Accepted academic background
Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0
- Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Music Technology admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,744 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | New Westminster |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Language, Literature and Performing Arts |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 63 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Music Technology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $22,744 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026, PTE Academic no section below 4.0, Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01), IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.