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Journalism


Advanced Diploma


Program Code: 04751

Campus: North

Length: 6 semesters

Humber’s Journalism advanced diploma program is designed to produce dynamic storytellers who are immediately ready to work in a variety of media platforms as reporters, broadcasters, editors, producers and digital content managers. Our program is also ideal for those looking to go into communications or public relations.

As a journalism student, you’ll be given training in hands-on skills that are at the forefront of what’s happening in the industry today including reporting the news, creating broadcast stories, writing feature articles, capturing high quality images and creating compelling digital presentations. Our tight deadlines match industry standards. You will work individually and in teams in the classroom and in the field, and you will learn from industry experts and media personalities. As well, you will get a solid grounding in media law and ethics.

We are constantly updating our curriculum to reflect the new reality of journalism in the digital age.

Our program features:

  • courses with a focus on digital media, online publishing and developing web content including social media
  • hands-on technical and production training including broadcast equipment, digital prepress, TV production and multimedia management
  • entrepreneurial skills advice for today’s highly competitive media communications market
  • real-life experience working on our online news site humbernews.ca, Humber Et Cetera campus news online, Radio Humber 96.9 FM, Humber TV and magazine productions
  • valuable industry exposure and contacts through work placements that help you build your network and resumé
  • experienced faculty working in industry bringing extensive and exclusive media connections

You’ll gain valuable first-hand experience through a mandatory work placement, usually unpaid, in the final semester of your studies. 

Industry partners include but are not limited to CBC (TV News, Radio News, Talk Radio, Online and Podcasts), CTV (Nes Channel, Toronto Bureau, Ottawa Bureau, CTVNews.ca), CP24, Global TV News, TV Ontario, CityNews, 680 News, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Postmedia, the Canadian Press, local and regional newspapers, The Hockey News, TSN, Sportsnet, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Rogers M-School, Toronto Life Magazine, Entertainment One, Cineflix, ET Canada, etalk, The Social, CityLine and the Marilyn Dennis Show.

Courses

No courses available

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:

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    Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
      • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
      • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

    or

    or

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

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    English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

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    International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Fees

The 2021/2022 fee for two semesters is:

  • domestic: $3,705.14
  • international: $16,414.00

Fees are subject to change.

Domestic Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,852.57
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,852.57
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,852.57
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,852.57
Semester 5 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,852.57
Semester 6 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,852.57

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $7,495.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,997.00
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $7,495.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,997.00
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $7,495.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,997.00
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $7,495.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,997.00
Semester 5 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $7,495.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,997.00
Semester 6 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $7,495.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $7,997.00

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Program Specific Questions

Lara King, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4513
lara.king@humber.ca

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.

Print/Download Date: March 28, 2024