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Certificate in Communications And Media Fundamentals Centennial College - Story Arts Centre Campus Centennial College - Story Arts Centre Campus, Canada

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CAD 16487

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Communications and Media Fundamentals program at Centennial College is an intensive one-year preparation undertaking. If you're looking for a pathway to pursue further post-secondary education, consider this certificate program, which will help you to develop communication skills while offering an introduction to the communications and media industries.
With guidance from experienced Communications and Media Fundamentals faculty members and practical application of theory, you'll obtain short- and long-term success competencies.

In this media program's courses, you'll:

  • Partake in creative exploration and experimentation with contemporary digital and social media production tools;
  • Create and maintain forums on social media networks using rich media applications;
  • Apply theoretical principles to produce practical and focused written communications and media solutions;
  • Research and describe media forms, audiences, platforms, and "traditional" and "non-traditional" communication methods;
  • Use appropriate vocabulary, terminology, basic numeracy and communicative strategies necessary for the communications and media environment;
  • Apply developed English language skills to a presentation portfolio;
  • Write and present in basic narrative formats for a variety of media platforms;
  • Examine roles and responsibilities of global citizenship in personal and professional contexts;
  • Examine beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships;
  • Apply knowledge of communications and media workplaces, environments, and practices to develop job search strategies and early career success strategies.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 51
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
51 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16487

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships for International Students

Centennial College is pleased to offer an exclusive Entrance Scholarship for international students enrolling in eligible bachelor’s degree programs.

Scholarship Value – Up to CAD $9,000
  • CAD $5,000 Entrance Scholarship
  • Additional CAD $4,000 Merit-Based Scholarship for students achieving 70% or above in Grade 12

Total Scholarship Amount: Up to CAD $9,000

Eligible Programs
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (131)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (125)
Additional Scholarship Details
  • The additional CAD $4,000 scholarship will be awarded as CAD $1,000 per academic year for four years
  • Students must have a minimum of 70% GPA in Grade 12 to qualify for the additional scholarship
  • Applicable only to new applications submitted on or after May 1
  • Applications submitted before May 1 will not be eligible for this scholarship offer



International Mobility Scholarship

Centennial College is committed to supporting international students as they navigate their unique educational paths to Canada. If you’re an International student considering our wide-ranging programs in September 2026 programs, we invite you to apply for the NEW Centennial College International Mobility Scholarship.


Centennial College is excited to offer new International students the opportunity to apply for one of 85 scholarships per year, with each scholarship valued at $4,000 (distributed in two instalments). Recipients will receive $2,000 during their first year at Centennial and another $2,000 during the second year of their program.


Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • be a non-resident, non-citizen of Canada
  • be fully accepted into the first year of a Centennial College program with a minimum duration of two years
  • have an admission average above 70% (OSSD equivalent)
  • complete the International Scholarship Application by May 1, 2026

Please note: a minimum number of awards per year will be awarded to successful female applicants pursuing STEM related programs at Centennial College.

Scholarships up to 5000 CAD are available

Apply Today! Begin Your Education Journey in Canada at Centennial College
Eligible students (International applicants who have accepted their full offer for September 2026) will have the scholarship application sent to the email address on file (after September 2025).

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