Contemporary Journalism
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
Nominal duration | 1 year/ 3 semesters, includes 7-week field placement |
Study language | English |
Course code | 6443 |
Tuition fee | CA$25,588 per program The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$23,540), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for three 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). |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants will be considered with partial post-secondary education (minimum two years/ 8 credits and in good academic standing) and relevant work experience. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Other requirements | Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will:
Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter advising how to book the program admission session. |
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Overview
How news is reported and shared is rapidly evolving and this program explores new journalism tools, trends and directions while emphasizing sourced, credible and verifiable storytelling. In an interactive environment, you’ll learn about news reporting, writing, editing and visual storytelling as well as social media, mobile and emerging technologies (think virtual reality), multimedia storytelling and data journalism. Contemporary Journalism will highlight the use of mobile devices to source, produce and share credible multimedia journalism.
The program will culminate with entrepreneurial and professional practice elements, including a seven-week field placement where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate and refine your skills in today’s media environment.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the program will find employment in media companies, including those practicing journalism and those, such as content agencies, that require the skills of a journalist to tell stories. Graduates will also find roles in communications and public relations fields and will be equipped with the skills required to be independent and entrepreneurial contractors and freelancers.
Career Outlook
- Multimedia journalist
- Reporter
- Writer
- Story Producer
- Digital Content Specialist
- Content Marketer
- Communications professional