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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: $31.64 (domestic students); $100 (international students)
Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
Admission to Visual Arts Studio Certificate
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English
One of:
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.
Applicants also have to satisfy TRU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
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):
Verify with the institution directly
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.