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Diploma in Social Media Production � Culture-Based Creativity

George Brown College - St. James Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,188/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma in Social Media Production � Culture-Based Creativity

Program Overview

Prepare for a wide range of potential career paths in social media, including advertising consultant, content creator, influencer, and more, with the two-year Social Media Production – Culture-Based Creativity (P116) diploma program.

Students develop the technical skills and business acumen essential for social media production while exploring the broader context of social media’s role in shaping culture and influencing societal norms. The curriculum also delves into visual literacy, semiotic techniques, and cultural trends. The program’s holistic approach aims to foster effective and ethical social media communication strategies.

Hands-on learning includes practical creation sessions to explore how social media content is generated.

Students gain a multifaceted skill set, encompassing the practical aspects of content creation, the ability to generate and interpret analytics, and a deep understanding of the cultural influences and implications inherent in social media dynamics. This comprehensive approach equips graduates to navigate the complex landscape of social media with a nuanced understanding of its technical and cultural dimensions.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

UG Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Not Available
jan 2026		Not Available
may 2024		Not Available
may 2025		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 110 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,188 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in George Brown College - St. James Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Production - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

Grade 12 English 50%

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Options
Social media people are able to move across multiple platforms and industries as they manage their own social media platforms and work with marketing and advertising companies and individuals.

Potential job titles include:

Influencer
Content Creator
Advertising Consultant
Development Officer
Digital Marketing Consultant
Event Marketing Specialist
Social Media Marketing Consultant
Marketing Co-ordinator
Social Media Co-ordinator
Social Media Relations Officer

Industry
Social media has profoundly transformed our interpersonal connections, bridging gaps among friends, family, and even strangers worldwide. Its dynamic and evolving modes of interaction have prompted numerous companies to continually refine their marketing and advertising strategies for reaching potential consumers. As the omnipresence of social media continues to shape our daily lives, it becomes imperative to introspect on how it has altered our existence and, reciprocally, how our changing lifestyles have influenced its trajectory. Delving into this integral question becomes crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the reciprocal relationship between social media and our evolving societal landscape.

Scholarships

International Students Awards & Scholarships

To be considered for any of the awards listed below, students must apply by selecting International Centre Scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time as an international student.

Assist on Scholarship for International Students in Two-year Programs	Assist on Global Service in Canada Ltd. (Kimokran 16 Toronto Inc.) has donated funds for the establishment of the Assist on Scholarship for International Students in Two-year Programs. This award is available to all registered international students at George Brown College in any year of study for all programs in this category The following criteria must be met by the applicant: The student must maintain a 3.0 Min GPA or higher The student must be actively involved in the community (college and/or external)
International Centre Student Bursary	This award is available to all registered international students at George Brown College in any year of study for all programs The following criteria must be met by the applicant: The student must display financial need The student must be actively involved in the community (college and/or external)
International Student Leadership Award	The award is available to any international student graduating from their program. The following criteria must be met by the applicant: Student must be an international student Minimum GPA of 3.5 The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
International Student ESL Scholarship	International Student ESL Scholarship is awarded to a student in the ESL Program. The following criteria must be met by the applicant: Student must be an international student Student must be enrolled in the 3rd module. The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
International Student Scholarship	International Centre Student Scholarship is available to full-time international students in any program. The following criteria must be met by the applicant: Student must be an international student Student must display financial need Minimum GPA of 2.5 Student must overcome obstacles
Kimokran (Toronto) Scholarship for International Students	Kimokran 16 Toronto Inc. has donated funds for the establishment of the Kimokran (Toronto) Scholarship for International Students. This award is available to all registered international students at George Brown College who are in their 2nd Year or higher for all programs in this category The following criteria must be met by the applicant: The student must maintain a 3.0 Min GPA or higher The student must be a registered domestic student The student must be actively involved in the community (college and/or external)
Post-Secondary Scholarship for International Students - Certificate	The award is available to students in the Certificate, Post-grad program in any year of study. The following criteria must be met by the applicant: Student must be an international student Minimum GPA of 3.5 The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
Post-Secondary Scholarship for International Students – Diploma/Degree	Academic Area has donated funds for the establishment of the Post-Secondary Scholarship for International Students. The award is available to students in the Diploma or Degree program in their Second, Third, or Fourth year of study in an approved international work/study experience. The following criteria must be met by the applicant: Student must be an international student Minimum GPA of 3.5 The student must be actively involved in the Community (college and/or external)
Scotiabank and the Scotiabank Bursaries	Scotiabank and the Scotiabank Bursaries have graciously provided $100,000 (100 bursaries at $1,000 each) for International students. The following criteria must be met by the applicant: Students must be registered in a full-time program Students must demonstrate a financial need
Scotiabank International Partner Entrance Scholarships	The Scotiabank International Partner Entrance Scholarship is available to newly admitted students in their first year of study in any post-secondary (diploma, degree, or post-graduate certificate) George Brown College (GBC) program. Students from GBC’s academic partner institutions in the Caribbean, China, Central/South America and India are encouraged to apply. Two scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded each academic year. Qualifications be an international student (required to have a valid Canadian Study Permit) be studying in the first year of a full-time post-secondary program possess an excellent academic record (3.0 cumulative GPA) have demonstrated leadership in activities that have made contributions to the learning environment and participated in academic activities related to the area of study or student activities (e.g. clubs, Student Association, volunteer activities)
Woori Education Scholarship	Awarded to an international student based on academic performance and community involvement. To qualify, an applicant must: be an international student with a valid Study Permit be registered in a full-time diploma or degree program have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 in at least two full semesters of consecutive study have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their Department/School and/or the College community

Please Note: Scholarships, awards, and bursaries listed are subject to change without prior notice, and are subject to conditions as may be set down by the college and/or the donor of the award.

Entrance Scholarship

George Brown offers entrance scholarships for eligible degree students based on academic achievement.

Please see the following chart for details for criteria:

Admissions Score	Amount	Type	Maximum total Amount for 4 Years
95+	$2,500	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$10,000
90-94.9	$2,000	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$8,000
85-89.9	$1,500	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$6,000
80-84.9	$1,000	Renewable/year (Up to 4 years)	$4,000

Did you know?
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you maintain a grade point average of 3.7 (80%) in your program, you will receive additional funding towards your tuition in future years.

*All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship at the time of your initial application and on Day 10 of the initial term of the scholarship.
Eligibility will be assessed by the Admissions department based on the grades used to determine the student’s admission score for the degree program. The student’s admission score, as calculated by the Admissions office, will be calculated to one decimal place.
Applicants with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
You must be registered in, and complete, a full?time course load.
You must remain full-time in the program to be eligible for renewal.
Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program you've been accepted for and the entrance level/term on your offer letter.

*please read the full degree entrance scholarship terms & conditions

Eligible Degree Programs

Arts, Design & Information Technology	Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (G304) Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301)
Business	Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) (B302) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B303) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (B310) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) (B312)
Community Services & Early Childhood	Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (C302) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours (Degree Completion) (C305)* *Plus an additional $1,200 entrance scholarship.
Construction & Engineering Technologies	Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T312)
Health Sciences	Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis (S302)
Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (H315) Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H317) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) (H311)

For Fall 2025:

For the Fall 2025 semester, George Brown will be offering entrance scholarships for C305 degree completion students in their entry semester (Semester 5). These scholarships are for a total of $1200 (paid in two $600 installments-early in the fall and winter semesters after Day 10).*
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you remain enrolled in the Winter 2026 term (Semester 6), you will receive the additional $600 towards your Winter 2026 term tuition.
You do not need to apply for these scholarships. They will be credited to your GBC student account if you remain registered after Day 10 of each term.
These scholarships are offered to both domestic and international students.

To Qualify:

You must remain full-time in semester two to receive the second installment.
Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
Prospects with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program that you've been accepted for and for the entrance level/term on your offer letter.
All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government. Eligibility Requirements

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

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Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

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Diploma in Social Media Production � Culture-Based Creativity

George Brown College - St. James Campus

24 Months

CAD 22,188/year

CAD 110 FREE

Sep 2025

Campus Detail

Diploma in Social Media Production � Culture-Based Creativity

Program Overview

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Application Processing Days

Program Intensity

Duration of Program

Portfolio Required

Program Intakes

Application Fee

Tuition Fee

Living Cost in George Brown College - St. James Campus

Funding

English Test Requirements

Additional Information

Scholarships

International Students Awards & Scholarships

Scotiabank and the Scotiabank Bursaries

Scotiabank and the Scotiabank Bursaries have graciously provided $100,000 (100 bursaries at $1,000 each) for International students.

Awarded to an international student based on academic performance and community involvement. To qualify, an applicant must:

Please Note: Scholarships, awards, and bursaries listed are subject to change without prior notice, and are subject to conditions as may be set down by the college and/or the donor of the award.

Entrance Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Degree Programs

For Fall 2025:

To Qualify:

Student Visa For Canada

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Bank Account

No Need!

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

Appointment

Required

How you can apply

Application Process

Fee

Visa Fee

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

Any other expenses

Required

Medical Examination

Required

Language Skills

Not Required

Work Permit

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

Work Permit

Duration

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

Documents Required

List

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

Duration of Work Permit

Work Hours

Documents Required

Social Insurance Number

Working after completing your course

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Application

how can i apply

Application Documents Required

List

When to Apply?

How long does it take?

90 days

Duration