Digital Communication, Social Media and Multimedia

Diploma: Post-Degree Diploma

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Learn the skills needed for creative careers in digital communication, media creation, and multimedia design. This program combines hands-on experience with essential theory, preparing graduates for roles such as content creators, social media managers, multimedia designers, and digital marketing specialists.

Tuition N/A
Credential Post-Degree Diploma
Length This full-time program is 16 months in length (4 terms). The maximum time for completion is 5 years.
Hours
Delivery Class-based and Online, Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates Jan, May, Sep
Tuition N/A
Credential Post-Degree Diploma
Length This full-time program is 16 months in length (4 terms). The maximum time for completion is 5 years.
Hours
Delivery Class-based and Online, Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates May
PGWP Not listed as eligible

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Admission Requirement

  •  A minimum 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution

  • English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Students should consider the following aspects of this program.

  • Require use of a computer screen with options of keyboard, mouse, trackpad, or digital pen for up to 7 hours a day 

  • Involve time management and submitting work according to deadlines

  • Require written as well as verbal communication

  • Involve approaching problems from different angles in order to propose a variety of solutions

  • Require them to work independently as well as collaboratively

  • Use fine motor skills in handling video and photography hardware

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $11,703 Year 1 - $6,144
Year 2 - $5,559
Student union $290
College initiative $121
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $235
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $751 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $13,748

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit $10,250 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee $145
Tuition $29,254
Student union $290
College initiative $127
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $235
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass $751 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $31,621
  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

This program will be offered May 2026, January 2027, September 2027, then every January and September.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.