$10,220 /Yr
Online
part_time
Graduate Certificate Communication and Professional Writing
- Diploma in Communication and Professional Writing at Georgian College is offered as 1 year (2 semesters) program.
- It is an online program offered on a part-time basis.
- In this program, students focus on professionalizing their communication skills through intensive practical writing activities and the application of relevant theoretical content.
- Students complete projects including case studies, writing workshops, and project management assignments.
- Students gain professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as real-life experience through participation in a placement during the final semester.
- In this program, students have to successfully complete 12 program courses and 1 placement.
- Students will plan, create, edit, and deliver messages for a range of audiences, purposes, and mediums, including print, social media, and web-based contexts.
- To graduate from this program, a student must attain a minimum of 60% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
- The passing weighted average for promotion through each semester and to graduate is 60%.
- Student's potential areas of employment include, but are not limited to, writing for social media and web-based environments, engineering, business, and social services, as well as within the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
- Graduates also may pursue careers as self-employed entrepreneurs.
- The average salary goes up to 38,000 USD after completion of this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $9158 |
| Other Fees | $1063 |
| Total Fees | $10220 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 89 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete either a postsecondary diploma or degree, in a relevant field or discipline.
- All students must submit a cover letter and resume to accompany their application.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.