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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Media Convergence

Course code: #B882

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Media Convergence

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,684 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Media Convergence

St. Clair College’s new Media Convergence program provides students with the multi-skilled tools they require to compete in the ever-challenging field of journalism and communications

Students will produce TV shows, radio newscasts, a number of newspaper editions, and online products such as podcasts and blogs. 

Students will learn to become converged media journalists - able to work in any newsroom and in any situation. Completion of a capstone convergence production is a requirement for graduation. 

Students will also produce short-form radio and video documentaries.

Program Highlights

  • Gives graduates two semesters to polish their skills in a newsroom setting
  • Provides people working in the media an opportunity to develop converged reporting skills – working in radio, TV, print and online
  • Convergence management course provides leadership skills required in the running of converged newsrooms of the 21st century
  • Participants leave with a portfolio of cross-platform products to demonstrate their marketable skills in writing, production, on-air and web journalism
  • The capstone project required for graduation is a culmination of all cross-platform competencies that showcase the multi-skill abilities acquired which will enhance employability in the workplace.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,684

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,080
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $15,684

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency Results
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

78
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

51
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

169
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo score of 100

Applicants who do not have the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score will be required to write the English Proficiency Test (CanTEST) after arrival at the College. 

Students who do not pass the CanTEST will need to register in the St. Clair College English as an English for Academic Purpose (EAP) program prior to entering post-secondary programs.


Academic background and requirement

  • Diploma or degree in a related field from a recognized college or university OR demonstrated competence through related work.

Career opportunities

  • Product Designer
  • Video Producer
  • Media Planner
  • Media Researcher
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Television Producer

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