Journalism

Humber College

Advanced diploma

36 months

Application deadlines: December 31

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: CA$75

Full-time

Intakes: September

International tuition: CA$15,263

As a journalism student, you’ll be given training in hands-on skills that are at the forefront of what’s happening in the industry today including reporting the news, creating broadcast stories, writing feature articles, capturing high quality images and creating compelling digital presentations. Program's tight deadlines match industry standards. You will work individually and in teams in the classroom and in the field. You will learn from industry experts and media personalities. As well, you will get a solid grounding in media law and ethics. We are constantly updating our curriculum to reflect the new reality of journalism in the digital age. The Journalism diploma program features: *courses with a focus on digital media, online publishing and developing web content including social media *hands-on technical and production training including broadcast equipment, digital prepress, TV production and multimedia management *entrepreneurial skills advice for today’s highly competitive media communications market *real-life experience working on our online news site humbernews.ca, Humber Et Cetera campus news online, Radio Humber 96.9 FM, *Humber TV and magazine productions *valuable industry exposure and contacts through work placements which help you build your network and resumé *experienced faculty working in industry bringing extensive and exclusive media connections.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

PTE
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
TOEFL iBT

Admission selection is based on the following 4 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 (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above 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. 4. Essay Applicants must complete a 400-word essay. The topic will be general in nature relating to the field of journalism

While, historically, many graduates have found work as a reporter for a newspaper, a radio or TV station or as a magazine feature writer, today you may be just as likely to see your career develop in digital communications, either working for an enterprise or developing your own independent entrepreneurial brand. As media organizations change to meet the needs of the public, there are more opportunities for people with modern communication skill sets to begin their careers. These skills are transferable to all industries and sectors – wherever there are organizations looking to communicate their message, build their brand and tell their stories