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Visual Arts Diploma
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Program Start DateSeptember, January
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Campuses
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Length60 credits (2 years full-time; or varies part-time)
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Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)$5500 per year -
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$1500 - $2000 per year
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Credential Granted
- Diploma
- University Course Transfer
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Face-to-Face
Learning Method Option:
- Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
- Online: Program is fully delivered online
- Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
- Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus
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Application Deadline Advice
Visual Arts Diploma does not accept applications. However, students can apply to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and work towards earning this Diploma by meeting the graduation requirements of Visual Arts Diploma.
Applications are open on October 1. Applications received prior to March 1 will be guaranteed an admission decision and an earlier registration date. This program continues to accept applications until the start of each semester.
Application Fee: $31.02 (domestic students); $100 (international students)
1) Program Admission Requirements
Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English
One of:
- English Studies 12 (73%)
- English First Peoples 12 (73%)
- Out-of-province equivalent (73%)
- TRU's ENGL 0600 (C+)
- TRU's ENGL 0661 (C+)
- TRU's ESAL 0570 (C+) and 0580 (C+)
- Acceptable assessment result (for example: Accuplacer, LPI, TRU English Placement Test, TOEFL or IELTS)
Admission Advice
1. If you are missing the English requirement for admission, you can take upgrading courses at TRU to help you get started. You are encouraged to talk to TRU's student recruiter about your options.
2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy TRU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
If your first language is not English and wish to enter academic programs without attending ESL courses, you must provide one of the following (minimum scores):
- TOEFL iBT = score of 88 overall, with no section below 20
- TOEFL paper-based = 570 overall, with a 4.5 on the TWE (Test of Written English)
- TOEFL computer based = 230 overall, with 4.5 on Essay
- IELTS = score of 6.5, with no bands below 6.0
- MELAB = score of 81
- CanTEST = score of 4.5 with no component below 4.0
- CAEL = score of 70, with no subset below 60
- Duolingo = score of 110 (accepted on a temporary basis, applicable to applications received before August 31, 2022)
Verify with the institution directly
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
TRU programs generally require BC high school graduation or equivalent. Exceptions to this requirement are shown in the program admission requirements.
You may have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you have completed:
- the BC Adult Graduation (Adult Dogwood) diploma, or
- the General Education Diploma (GED)
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.
Out-of-Province
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.
BC Transfer Student
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Campus. Please refer to TRU's Transfer Credit web page. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.
Once you apply to TRU, and submit your official transcripts, you will be automatically assessed for transfer credit.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Campus. Please refer to TRU's Transfer Credit web page. Once you apply to TRU, and submit your official transcripts, you will be automatically assessed for transfer credit.
Mature Student
For admission purpose, mature students are defined as any applicant of at least 19 years of age who has not graduated from high school. Students classified as mature may have the grade-level admission requirement waived, for example grade 11, grade 12, etc., but they are still required to meet a program’s other admission requirements and all course pre-requisites.
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.
International Student
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
How to Apply
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