Journalism

Humber College

Bachelor degree

48 months

Application deadlines: December 31

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: CA$75

Full-time

Intakes: September

International tuition: CA$17,840

You will study theoretical and practical aspects of journalism, and you’ll do it using the latest equipment in Humber’s Newsroom. You will have access to industry-standard hardware and software and learn from instructors with industry experience. You will also learn about the history of journalism and examine the role of journalists in society. General education electives will help you expand your knowledge in a variety of areas. This program has been designed with input from journalists and media professionals, which helps us ensure the curriculum remains leading-edge and provides the skills required for a wide variety of journalism careers. To reflect the many types of journalism jobs available to you, our electives offer a wide variety of specializations in photojournalism, audio journalism, computational and video journalism, and specializations in areas such as business, sports, arts and entertainment, and lifestyle reporting. Note: This program will be offered at the North Campus beginning in 2022.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE
TOEFL iBT

Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements: 1. Academic To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent Five Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent or Mature student status or College or university transfer status 2. English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy. 3. International Credit Evaluation Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

Technology, the Internet and social media have forever changed how information is created and shared. In the digital age, journalists have far more reach than ever before, as news organizations experiment with innovative ways to tell stories and shape opinions using a range of media across multiple platforms. This program puts you on the inside track to this challenging and fast-paced profession. When you graduate, you will be ready to experience the thrill of reporting on important local, national and international news, as well as sports, entertainment and lifestyle stories with the reward of keeping audiences up-to-date with informative, compelling stories. You will reflect the world back to audiences across today’s multimedia spectrum where information can be accessed through print, broadcast, the web and mobile media. Reporting live from the scene of breaking news, you will learn to craft informative stories about current affairs and put issues and trends into context with insightful analysis. In addition to journalism, you will have the skills to pursue a career as a web content producer, media relations manager, editor, communications specialist and researcher, as well as a variety of positions relating to digital media production.