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Campus
Delivery
OnlineDuration
2 Semesters (1 Year)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College Graduate CertificateSchool
School of Media Info :
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This program has a bring your own device policy. All students will be required to have their own Windows-based laptop. Please ensure your device meets or exceeds the following expectations.
You must have a Windows-based laptop, as the Adobe Technical Communication Suite and MadCap Flare are not supported for a Mac OS.
- Microsoft® Windows® 11
- 1.6GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support
- Intel Core i7-i9 (or similar - AMD) processor
- 16 minimum GB DDR RAM - Recommended: 32 GB or higher
- 512 MG - Recommended: 1 TB
- 50 GB of available disk space
- 1920x1080 (HD) or 3480 x 2160 (4K)
- NVIDIA GeForce MX250 or similar graphics capability (example AMD Radeon 520 graphics card or Intel UHD Graphics 620)
- Must be internet capable: 10/100 Ethernet Port
- Microsoft® Office Suite
- Integrated webcam to support online course instruction (or can purchase separate webcam)
Note: The cost of your laptop is considered in books and supply costs.
Tuition & Ancillary Fees (Per Semester)
$3,123.71
Books & Supplies (Per Semester)
$992.00
Total Cost (Per Semester)
$4,115.71
Tuition and ancillary fees: Tuition fees cover instructional costs, and ancillary fees support non‑instructional services and student activities. These fees are regulated by the Ontario government and approved by Seneca's Board of Governors. See details below.
Books and supplies: This amount is an estimate of what you may spend on textbooks and required learning materials. The amount shown is based on this program’s first semester and may vary by term. See details below.
Total cost: The costs above reflect the total first‑semester fees for students starting in September with a full‑time course load. Students starting in another term or taking a reduced course load may pay less per term. All costs are approximate and subject to change.
| Campus | Seneca@York | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 2,389.00 | 2,389.00 |
| Academic Technology | 144.32 | 144.32 |
| Alumni Mentoring | 2.31 | 2.31 |
| Alumni Programming | 2.02 | 2.02 |
| Athletics and Recreation | 47.01 | 0.0 |
| Career Development | 17.00 | 17.00 |
| Health and Dental for Domestic Students* | 277.37 | 277.37 |
| Health and Wellness | 5.77 | 5.77 |
| Learning Centre | 28.86 | 28.86 |
| Orientation | 2.89 | 2.89 |
| SSF Administration | 45.00 | 0.0 |
| SSF Membership | 75.00 | 25.00 |
| Student Achievement** | 57.72 | 57.72 |
| Student Bursary Levy | 3.46 | 3.46 |
| Student Identification | 5.77 | 5.77 |
| Student Life | 2.89 | 2.89 |
| Student Sport Build Fee | 17.32 | 0.0 |
| Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $3,123.71 | $2,964.38 |
* Health and Dental for Domestic Students: This fee is charged annually from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 and is billed in the first semester of the academic year. Students starting in January or May will be charged a prorated fee. Domestic students who are able to provide proof of existing and comparable insurance coverage are permitted to withdraw from the plan during the opt-out window to receive a refund from the provider.
** Student Achievement: This fee is charged once per program and is billed in the first term.
For more information about fees, please visit our ancillary fees page.
| Semester | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total per Semester | 992.00 | 992.00 |
Financial Supports & Resources
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