Computer Systems Technology diploma
Vancouver, British Columbia
VCC’s Computer Systems Technology diploma is a two-year full-time program with face-to-face lab teaching and a maximum five-year completion window.
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The Computer Systems Technology page describes a two-year full-time diploma at the Downtown campus for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; the page showed a September 2026 intake when checked. The curriculum lists 60 credits across four terms (15, 15, 14 and 16 credits). Its main delivery is face-to-face in a lab, with lectures, demonstrations, group work, computer labs and some online sessions. A term break is typically scheduled between years one and two, and the maximum completion time is five years.
Program entry requires Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, English Studies 12 with at least a C or equivalent, and Foundations of Mathematics 11 with at least a C+ or equivalent. The page also says students need a modern Windows-capable laptop and lists sustained screen and keyboard work as program considerations. The program page displayed a September 2026 Apply Now banner, while VCC’s application-timing table lists Computer Systems Technology for Fall 2027 with applications from October 1, 2026 through June 1, 2027; confirm the intended intake before relying on either display.
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| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Credential and length | Diploma; two years full-time; maximum five years |
| Entry academics | Grade 12 or equivalent; English Studies 12 C; Foundations of Mathematics 11 C+ (or equivalents) |
| Delivery | Face-to-face lab-based study with some online sessions |
| Campus and intake | Downtown campus; September 2026 listing shown; VCC’s timing table separately lists Fall 2027 |
Decision checklist
- Compare the exact English and mathematics equivalencies before applying.
- Budget for a capable laptop and textbooks separately.
- Ask VCC about accessibility or delivery arrangements if the lab format affects you.
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Directory information checked on September 3, 2026. This authored draft is awaiting factual acceptance.