Journalism courses

Durham College

Journalism – Mass Media/journalism in Durham College

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 13,322 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 53


About Journalism – Mass Media/journalism in Durham College

An education in journalism provides excellent training in critical thinking, writing and presenting ideas while preparing students for one of the most interesting careers imaginable. Armed with very transferable knowledge, skills and experience, journalism graduates go on to write and deliver stories on all written and broadcast platforms. Students also develop an array of social media skills and undergo experiential learning through the program’s ‘working newsroom’, before moving on to a seven-week field placement, applying their skills in a professional environment. Students taking the Journalism advanced diploma program will have an additional four-week field placement at the end of the sixth semester.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • completion of all  India or state board HSC(XII)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5
  • IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20
  • PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R

Durham College Highlights

University type Public
Rank Top 50 among Canada’s Research Colleges
Courses More than 140
No. of Campuses 2
Employment rate, 2019 Around 87%1
Application Fee 75 USD
English Language Proficiency Tests TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent
Financial Aid for International Students Available as Scholarships and Bursaries

Durham College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

List of other expenses, apart from tuition fee, that an applicant should consider before applying to seek admission at DC is as tabulated below:

Type of Expenditure Cost (per month, in USD)
Residence 300 to 656
Meals 300
Books and Supplies 375
Health Plan 128
Others 150
Total 1,253 to 1,609

 

Know more about Studying in Canada

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
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Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 13,322

Total

$ 13,322