$12,888 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Journalism
- Diploma in Journalism at St. Clair College is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 2-year.
- Ranked 126th in Canadian Universities by Webometrics.
- Ranked in the top 5 colleges for student satisfaction among Ontario colleges in 2017 by Time Higher Education.
- Students will experience actual “on-deadline” news filing, be expected to adapt their story for multiple media deliveries and to back up their stories with photography, audio or video.
- Successful applicants will have a very strong interest in news and current affairs. They must have above-average writing skills and the ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure.
- The MediaPlex is the only one of its kind in Canada and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
- "Convergence" journalism is taught exclusively at this campus, providing students with employable skills for the newsrooms of the 21st century.
- Students learn how to work across all media platforms including on-line, print, television and radio.
- The Employment rate of St. Clair College is 87%.
- The living cost range in Canada is 4,500 USD – 10,800 per year.
- The average salary goes up to 55,015 USD after completing this program.
- Students have career opportunities to work as a Reporter, Social media specialist, Grant writer, Public relations specialist.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $11763 | $11763 |
| Books and supply | $1125 | $1125 |
| Total Fees | $12888 | $12888 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 61 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 5.5 | 9 | 3 |
| MELAB | Michigan English Language Assessment Battery | 75 | 99 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 51 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students required an Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD Equivalency.
- If students do not have an OSSD but are 19 years of age or older, they may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.
- English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent.
- Mathematics Grade 11 M or U or 12 C, or U, or equivalent.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students are required to submit their 12-grade transcripts to get admission.
- Proficiency tests must have been taken within the previous two years from the date of submitting an application.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.