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Diploma in Radio Arts and Entertainment (Co-op Optional) British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus, Canada

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CAD 23913

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 154

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

The Radio Arts and Entertainment Diploma equips students with the production, performance, and storytelling skills needed to thrive in the content creation industry. From on-air hosting and podcast production to live streaming and social media management, students gain experience creating content to inform, entertain, and engage diverse audiences.

Content creation is at the forefront of media consumption, with audiences seeking authentic and compelling stories across multiple platforms daily.

This program emphasizes dynamic storytelling, creative performance, and high-quality production techniques. Students work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, practice-based environment, preparing for careers in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Over the two-year full-time program, students develop the expertise to produce content for platforms such as:

  • Social media
  • Podcasts
  • Video sharing sites
  • Websites
  • Radio and TV
  • Live streaming platforms

The program encourages students to explore various topics, including music, sports, arts and culture, film and TV, environmental issues, e-sports, and more, ensuring they graduate ready to create compelling stories that resonate across diverse audiences.


About the program

  • One intake per year in September
  • 96% of grads find work in a related industry within six months of graduating
  • Simulation labs at BCIT provide students with a fun and creative learning environment
  • Practicum experiences in a variety of media settings, businesses, and community organizations
  • The ability to produce content for:
    • Four Evolution Storytelling social media platforms
    • Evolution1079.com website
    • Evolution Podcast Network on SoundCloud
    • Evolution Video Network on YouTube
    • Evolution 107.9 FM – Vancouver’s only Modern Adult Album Alternative/Indie Rock radio station
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23913

Tuition Fee
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CAD 154

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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