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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Sports Journalism

Course code: #6415

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Sports Journalism

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $23,539 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-January 15-January-2024 2024-01-15
Winter-January 15-January-2025 2025-01-15

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Sports Journalism

Centennial College's Sports Journalism program is a unique graduate certificate offering that will prepare you for a career in the ever-changing world of sports media.

During your time in this Toronto sports journalism program, you'll learn the best practices for the field in a diverse and gender-inclusive environment with peers just as dedicated to and passionate about sports.

From covering local athletes and professionals to telling the stories behind the games, players and fans, you'll develop specialized talents in:

  • Sports writing (print, TV, radio, online, social media)
  • Broadcast (producing, on-air performance, chase and field producing, radio hosting, updates)
  • Digital (using editorial publishing tools, blogging, video, audio, Storify, etc.)
  • Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)
  • News journalism that meets the changing needs of sports coverage (courts, police, etc.)
  • Advanced interviewing techniques
  • Sports beat journalism
  • Print and online imaging
  • Hosting in-studio and in the field
  • Newspaper and online layout

You'll also have the opportunity to participate in the program's annual trip to baseball spring training, where you'll be able to apply skills and build confidence. 

Meanwhile, an industry field placement in a sports media organization in Canada or worldwide will complement your training.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$32,036

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,497
Tuition 1 person $23,539

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Portfolio

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
22
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
22
reading

PTE

60
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online: Overall 70, Writing score 60
  • Duolingo: 125+

Based on communicative teaching and learning practices, English Language Learning (ELL) is an intensive five-level, full-time program designed for international students who wish to improve their English language skills. 

If you're an international student, this program will help you build on and improve your language skills for success in college, university or your career.

Complete the 15-week semester of level 5 with a minimum final grade of A (80%) in all three courses.

 CaMLA EPTDuolingualIELTS(A)ibTOEFLPTE-ACFER
Level 1
Elementary
0 - 21<45< 2.00 - 19N/AA1
Level 2
Beginner
22 – 3345 - 602.0 – 3.020 – 24N/AA1
Level 3
Pre-intermediate
34 – 4865 - 703.5 - 4.024 - 3120 - 29A2
Level 4
Intermediate
49 – 6475 - 904.5 – 5.032 - 4530 - 42B1
Level 5
Upper-intermediate
65 - 8095 -1045.546 - 5943 - 50B2

Academic background and requirement

  • Diploma or degree in any discipline
  • Centennial will consider applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education (minimum two years) and have relevant work experience.
  • Attend a mandatory Sports Journalism program admission session where applicants will:
    • Present their resume
    • Submit a portfolio of writing that includes a minimum of three pieces of their published or unpublished work
    • Complete a writing test (this may be waived for applicants with a degree or diploma in journalism)

Career opportunities

  • Journalist
  • Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Writer
  • Editor 
  • Producer
  • Host
  • Remote Journalist

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