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Journalism - Communications at Loyalist College at Belleville

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. Students will earn a competitive edge with reporting, writing and editing skills for online, television, radio and print within this ever-evolving industry.

Experiential learning:

  • 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.
  • Cap off students' studies with on-the-job experience during an eight-week field placement. Placements have been completed at newsgathering organizations across the country including the Winnipeg Free Press, Windsor Star, Bracebridge Examiner/Gravenhurst Banner, CHEX-TV and CTV.

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.

Level Diploma
Discipline Fine Arts
Duration 24 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 110
Tuition Fees CAD 15900
Campus Belleville
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6
TOEFL 80
PTE 54
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 50%

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Shanghai Ranking

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