Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) Degree

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program is designed to take your education to the next level by teaching you the advanced business and leadership skills needed in today’s creative arts industries. In this unique program, you will gain a complete understanding of the methodologies, tools and perspectives of the creative arts as it relates to talent management, project budgeting, financial planning, and legal and ethical considerations. 

The program is offered through Yorkville University in Toronto. Yorkville University is featured as one of 10 prominent universities and colleges to watch in 2023 (Higher Education Digest). 

With a two-year degree, international students can apply for the PGWP—where you may be able to obtain a work permit valid for up to 3 years.  

• Filmmakers could go on to become production executives, producers, or studio heads. 
• Actors could become casting directors, talent managers, or agents. 
• Screenwriters could become executive producers, consultants, or development executives. 
• Video Game Designers & Animators and Video Game Designers & Developers could become creative directors, senior managers, or heads of game studios. 
• Graphic Designers could expand into art direction or creative direction, or run a design studio. 

The program is undertaken at Yorkville University. You have your choice of studying online, or at our campus in downtown Toronto.   

Situated in the heart of one of the most diverse cities in the world, the campus is steps from public transit, shops, services and restaurants, and the world-famous Toronto Eaton Centre.  

No, your diploma can be obtained from a college of applied arts, career college, or equivalent school outside of Canada. See “What is the application process for the BCA degree program?” below for more details regarding enrolment.

The on-campus BCA program has intakes in January, April, July, and October.  

The online BCA program has intakes in January, April and October.  

As of November 2023: 

• On-campus program tuition for Canadian or permanent residents is approximately $28,500. A bursary of $7,500 may be available. 
• On-campus program tuition for international students is approximately $42,780. A bursary of up to $24,375 may be available. 

Please note that costs do not include other fees such as textbooks, expendable supplies, equipment and resource fees. All fees and charges are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Yorkville University also accepts equivalent payment in other currencies. 

As of November 2023, the current tuition rate for online students is $28,500.A bursary of $7,500 may be available. 

Please note that costs do not include other fees such as textbooks, expendable supplies, equipment and resource fees. All fees and charges are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Yorkville University also accepts equivalent payment in other currencies. 

There are two admission paths to the program. You must complete one of the following to be considered for enrolment: 

• • Path One: A three-year (or six-term)diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or career college is required. You must have a GPA of at least 2.0 (or equivalent). Equivalent credentials earned in a country other than Canada are accepted. 

Please note: If you have previous post-secondary education or have served in the military, you can apply to transfer credits from past courses towards completion of the BCA program. 

• • Path Two: A two-year (four-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or career college is required. Equivalent credentials earned in a country other than Canada are accepted. You must have a GPA of at least 2.0 (or equivalent) and:

• • completion of nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study. 
  • completion of six credits of studio/applied course work in the applicant’s creative arts specialization OR completion of six months of employment experience in the applicant’s area of creative arts expertise. 

Please note:  The 15 credits required can be taken at Yorkville University or another accredited university or college.  

For full details on these qualifications, including English language proficiency requirements, and documentation required for enrolment, check out our Admission Requirements page (on campus) or Admission Requirements page (online).  

Yorkville University operates year-round. You can complete the program in two years or less if: 

• • you already possess a diploma from a qualified university, college, or applied arts or technology school in a creative arts discipline.  
  • you study year-round. Please note: international students must take a one-term break to qualify for the PGWP Program (international students not interested in the PGWP Program can complete the BCA in as few as five terms). 

Yes, you can read about our scholarships and bursaries here. 

We encourage you to read about provincial financial aid programs here.  

Yes, the BCA offers program flexibility. All of the on-campus courses in the program can be substituted with online courses (the credits are equivalent). Please note that some general study courses are only offered online.  

International students must take at least 50 percent of their total courses on campus as a full-time student in order to qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program. 

Unfortunately, Yorkville University does not have a campus residence. Please consult our “Off-Campus Housing” page for options.  

International students must obtain a study permit before classes start. The study permit can be applied for online, at a Canadian consular office abroad, or in Canada.  

Reach out to us toll-free in Canada and the United States at 1.844.865.6655 or outside North America at 1.778.329.0562.You can message us on Facebook. The most effective way to get in touch with us fast is to fill out a Request for Information Form so a call with an admissions advisor can be arranged.