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CAD 17108

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Seneca’s two-year diploma Journalism program will provide you with hands-on training for multiple platforms — broadcast, video, audio, multimedia, online and social media. You will work in integrated newsrooms across all platforms.

Starting on your first day, you will be in the field reporting and giving a voice to issues that matter. As the program develops you can specialize in sports, entertainment, aboriginal/environmental issues, investigative journalism, hosting/anchoring or documentary/multimedia presentations.

You can also pursue the concurrent credential Journalism program offered by Seneca and York University where you can earn a Seneca diploma and a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Multiplatform reporting
  • Content producing
  • Documenting
  • Multimedia presentation
  • Specialized writing
  • Pitching
  • Audio and visual gathering
  • Editing
  • Investigating
  • On-air performance

Field Placement
You will experience journalism in a professional multiplatform setting through six weeks of mandatory field placement.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 25 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024

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 - 58
  • 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):

  • English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17108

Tuition Fee
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CAD 90

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for an award, scholarship or bursary, you must be a Seneca student.

You must also meet the specific eligibility requirements outlined for each award. For example, scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement. This means that you must meet the minimum grade requirement to be eligible for the award.

Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. This means that you must meet the requirements for the specific bursary program to be eligible.

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