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Program facts

  • Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,290 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September, January

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Program Overview

What Sheridan College says about their program:
"Become an advanced special effects artist! Sheridan’s Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props certificate program has helped countless artists launch their journeys into the world of advanced special effects. Through training in prosthetics application, props and puppet building, 3D printing, and animatronics you’ll learn how to use your passion for artistry to bring your visions and creatures to life.


Get the tools you need to succeed in the media industry. Immerse yourself in classes where you’ll learn how to use specialized products and equipment to sculpt, mold, cast and finish your creations. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of the inner workings of the media industry and the styles, trends, and new developments that are shaping its future."

Admissions requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants are required to possess an undergraduate diploma or degree in the relevant field of study of the program and/or
  • Demonstrate competence through related work and/or educational experience.

English requirements

Undergraduate programs:

  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80 (with no individual section below 20)
  • PTE: Overall score 58 (with no individual section below 49)
  • IELTS: Overall score 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5)
  • CAEL: Overall score 60 (with no individual section below 50)
  • Duolingo: Overall score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85)

Postgraduate programs:

  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score 88 (with no individual section below 21)
  • PTE: Overall score 60 (with no individual section below 57)
  • IELTS: Overall score 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • CAEL: Overall score 70 (with no individual section below 60)
  • Duolingo: Overall score of 115 (with no individual subscore lower than 95)

Please note:

  • For admission purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum scores stated above.
  • Test results must be completed within the past two years (24 months) of the first day of classes.

English proficiency waivers

  • Successful completion of Sheridan’s ESL program
  • At least three full-time years of study in English at an accredited secondary school/examination board recognized by Sheridan
  • At least two full-time years of study in English at an accredited college recognized by Sheridan
  • At least one full-time year of study in English at an accredited university recognized by Sheridan
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program where English is the language of instruction
  • Full GCSE, IGCSE or GCE (O Levels, AS Levels, or A Levels) programs with “English” or “English First Language” courses

*Please note that not all career colleges and private (post) secondary institutions are recognized as accredited institutions by Sheridan.

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Bachelor's tuition: From CAD$18,107 to CAD$36,299 per year
  • Undergraduate Diploma tuition: From CAD$15,579 to CAD$23,653 per year
  • Postgraduate tuition: from CAD$17,366 to CAD$32,905 per year

Funding

Bachelor Degree Entrance Scholarship

  • Amount: CAD$2,000
  • Requirements: Eligible students who are entering the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree programs. This scholarship is to recognize international students with high academic achievement who have obtained a GPA average of 75% and higher.

International Tuition Reduction

The following programs will have a reduction in tuition, effective for the Fall semester, for all students/levels on a full-time basis. The reduction will be reflected in the Fee Estimates:

  • Business Diplomas (General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing)
  • Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain)
  • Marketing Management (Graduate Certificate)
  • International Business Management (Graduate Certificate)
  • Project Management (Graduate Certificate)

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship

  • Amount: Ranging from CAD$500 to CAD$2,000
  • Requirements: Students will be notified of their exact scholarship amount with their Letter of Acceptance. Students must remain full-time in the semester for the instalment to be issued for that semester.

Post Graduate Certificate Bundle Scholarship

  • Amount: CAD$1000 scholarship for 1st the first post-grad program starting in Sept 2021 and CAD$1000 Scholarship for the 2nd Program in May 2022.
  • Requirements: An applicant must meet the admission requirements for both programs. In case an applicant meets the requirement for one program only, then the application will be considered for 1 program only, not the bundle.

Visa requirements for Sheridan College

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements