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Diploma of Content Creator
- Edmonton, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year certificate for social media and digital content creators.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Content Creator and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Content creator
- Digital content specialist
- Social media coordinator or manager
- Marketing content creator
- Digital media producer
- YouTube/TikTok creator
- Independent influencer
- Entrepreneur or freelancer
Curriculum
- Two 16-week terms
- Ten courses: digital storytelling
- Content creation fundamentals
- Social media and digital marketing principles
- Personal branding and monetisation
- Ethics in influencer culture
- Photography and videography
- Writing and public speaking
- Data and analytics
- Creative strategy
- And a 150-hour work-integrated field experience.
Entry requirements
Academic
- English Language Arts: 50% in English Language Arts 20-1 60% in English Language Arts 20-2 50% in ESLG 1860 65% in ESLG 1898 Mathematics: 65% in Mathematics 10-C 65% in MATH 1791 OR free academic assessment accepted instead@norquest.ca to meet with an advisor.
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school diploma or equivalent as assessed by NorQuest, Or the NorQuest academic assessment / equivalencies. Typical programme requirements: English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 at 50-60% (or ESLG 1860/1898 equivalents) and, For business/technical programmes, Mathematics at 50-65%. Health Care Aide: ELA 20-2 at 60% or 30-2 at 55% (or Accuplacer) plus digital literacy. Engineering University Transfer Certificate: 70% combined average with ELA 30-1, Math 30-1 (70%), Math 31, Chemistry 30, Physics 30.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the program-specific admission requirements and current international application dates. Complete the online application to NorQuest College and provide the requested academic documents and identification. Pay the application fee and
- After admission
- The applicable international tuition deposit. Fulfil any remaining admission conditions and arrange the appropriate study permit if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,455 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Edmonton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Digital Skills and Innovation |
| Department | Content Creator |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | International students are eligible for NorQuest awards and bursaries (institution-wide scholarships and bursaries page), Not programme-specific |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
9 Jun 2027
207 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 9 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,455 CAD per year. The application fee is $155 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.