About the course

The headline today: The face of journalism is changing as fast as new events occur, but good storytelling and solid research remain essential. Journalists must adapt to new means of delivering the news. Earn a competitive edge with reporting, writing and editing skills for online, television, radio and print within this ever-evolving industry. This program will be delivered in a hybrid format in the Fall semester. Students are prepared to work in radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online newsrooms. Graduates find work as writers, reporters, photographers, editors, freelancers, web content providers, editorial assistants, videographers, program hosts and news anchors. The skills developed in this program can also lead to careers in public and media relations, and educational, training or industrial video production. Average starting salaries range from 35,000 to 39,999.

　　Get a well-rounded set of skills in our all-platform newsroom in Loyalist?s new Digital Media Centre. You will: Develop hands-on skills in research, writing and interviewing. Use digital tools and apps for gathering and sharing stories, video, social media and interactive journalism. Create newscasts for the federally licensed College radio station, 91X. Work with a team of student reporters, ENG shooters, producers, anchors and editors to produce a web-based television newscast. Publish original work for the student-produced community online news service, QNet News (qnetnews.ca). Learn with guest speakers from the community and from large market radio stations, newspapers and TV networks. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$30,000

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Belleville
Fall (September), 2025	Belleville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology

Required academic preparation

　　OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, AND

　　Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent

　　OR

　　Mature applicant

　　Additional requirements

　　A College vehicle is available for use on assignment by students with a G-level driver?s licence and Driver Abstract (insurance provided).

　　Recommended academic preparation

　　English, computer literacy, basic photography, knowledge of and interest in current events, history, geography, politics, writing and public speaking

　　International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).

　　IELTS (International English Language Test Service) - 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5

　　TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)

　　TOEFL pBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 550 (paper-based test)

　　Duolingo English Test - 95 ? 100

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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