Television & Video Production

Academic Requirements

For the Television & Video Production Diploma program, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first-qualified basis as long as space remains.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• International applicants must have a valid BCIT study permit prior to starting the program.
• Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
• This program does not meet the eligible field of study requirement (CIP) for students to apply for a Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

International applicants are encouraged to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process.

It is recommended that students have:

• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Previous studies in computer applications, media, business, and other humanities, as well as an awareness of current events.
• Completed two BCIT Broadcast and Media Part-time Studies courses that are related to television and/or video production.
• Experience in any related broadcast or digital media field, social media, or other post-secondary education.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Television & Video Production Diploma program at BCIT, you must demonstrate proficiency in English. The following assessments are accepted for Category 2 Language Requirements:

• 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%
• COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT - 67%
• BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 - 60%
• Articulated EAP courses - 70% or B
• 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities, or Social Sciences from an English-speaking institution - 67%
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test - 70 overall band score with no component below 60
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic only) - Overall score 6.5, No band less than 5.5
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score 60, No skill score less than 60
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) - Overall score 86, 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.