$17,057 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Journalism
- Diploma in Journalism at Sheridan College is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
- This diploma program has a co-op work option.
- In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
- The student to faculty ratio is 18:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Introduction to News Camera
- Introduction to Editing
- Art of Research
- Fundamentals of Journalism
- Essential Communication Skills
- Report on stories in an accurate, detailed, balanced, professional and timely manner.
- Apply computer and technical skills to designated production and research functions in journalism.
- Function both independently and as a member of editorial and/or production teams.
- Analyze knowledge from communities, current events and public affairs, and history to interpret and express the context for designated journalism publications and/or productions.
- Develop strategies for personal and professional development.
- Career positions may include:
- Magazine Editor
- News Anchor
- News Editor
- News Producer
- News Production Assistant
- News Reporter
- Web Journalist
- Web Producer, etc with an average salary of 26,475 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $17057 | $17057 |
| Total Fees | $17057 | $17057 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 58 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 105 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold an Ontario Secondary School diploma with 65% on the combined average course in Grade 12.
- Students need to complete Grade 12 English with 60% or higher.
- Students must provide acceptable proof of at least three years of full-time study in a secondary school (high school) or school system where English was the primary language of teaching and grading.
- Students should have completed two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum of 65% overall average.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More