Technical Arts

Academic Requirements

The Advanced Diploma in Technical Arts has specific Academic Requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for the program. Here are the key points:

• Post-secondary education: Applicants must have a diploma or degree (or equivalent post-secondary program of a minimum of 60 credits) in any discipline or qualify through alternate entry.

  Alternate entry: If you do not meet the post-secondary education requirement, you may qualify for admission if you meet the Language Requirements and have:

  • 30.0 credits in any discipline from a recognized institution.
  • 5 years of work experience in a related field such as gaming, animation, film, visual effects, or computer programming.

  Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand will require a basic evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). A comprehensive report may be required under certain circumstances.

  Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

  International applicants: This program is available to international applicants. A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.

  Recommended for success: Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an information session before applying to this program.

If you have any questions or need clarification on the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

At LOA Portal, we understand that demonstrating English proficiency is essential for your success in the Technical Arts program. For this Advanced Diploma program, the English language proficiency requirements are categorized under Category 2. Below are the accepted assessments and their corresponding scores:

• English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course: 67%
• BCIT English Competency Assessment:
  • COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment: 70%
• COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions: 67%
• COMM 1106 – Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component): 67%
• BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD):
  • COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4: 70%
• BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 International Student Entry Program (ISEP): 60%
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: 70 overall band score with no component below 60
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Note: IELTS Academic only): Overall score 6.5 with no band less than 5.5
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score 60 with no skill score less than 60
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 86 with no section score less than 20

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.