Broadcast - Radio
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1168 |
| Tuition fee | CA$16,570 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
Note: Applicants meeting minimum academic strength are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to:
- Final selection is made using a formula that combines academic strength and the score on the interview. - A sound English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Conestoga College offers an exciting two-year Radio Broadcasting program. Once complete you will be a multi-skilled graduate that may find a career as an announcer, news anchor/reporter, creative writer, producer, promotions and social media professional, marketing and sales representative, podcaster, or digital media entrepreneur.
You will learn from broadcast professionals, in small classes that focus on hands-on learning and practical theory. Within the first few weeks of the program, you will be working in the studios, learning critical skills with specific attention to on-air performance, announcing, audio production, creative writing, research and interviewing, news presentation, sales, marketing, and promotions.
Our facilities feature state-of-the-art digital audio studios, providing you with the opportunity to learn on equipment and software used currently in the industry.
In addition to an internet streaming station (Q2), the program features one of the largest college radio stations in Canada, 88.3 CJIQ FM. In the second year, as a radio student, you will call upon your first-year skills in broadcast performance, technical operations, news and creative areas to become fully immersed in the operation of the stations and their online presence. Both operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and give you a real-world experience.
A field placement opportunity is also provided in the last semester. This is a great opportunity for you to meet more industry professionals and make contacts for potential employment upon graduation. For students who want to go further, the School of Media + Design offers a graduate certificate in Broadcast Performance and Digital Media.
Career opportunities
For students who want to go further, the School of Creative Industries offers a graduate certificate in Broadcast Performance and Digital Media.
Graduates find employment as:
- announcer
- news anchor/reporter
- creative/commercial writer
- audio producer
- promotions and social media professional
- marketing and sales representative
- online host
- podcaster
- blogger
- digital media entrepreneur