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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Comedy: Writing and Performance

Course code: #12211

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Comedy: Writing and Performance

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $17,223 CAD

  • Application fee

    $75 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2025 2025-02-01

Overview

Diploma - Comedy: Writing and Performance

Humber’s Comedy: Writing and Performance diploma program helps you develop your craft while gaining an understanding of the commercial side of the industry. 

The faculty is comprised of skilled, award-winning professionals who are active in the comedy industry. 

You’ll learn stand-up, improvisation, scriptwriting, sketch comedy and other aspects of the craft. 

In addition, the program’s strong alumni network supports you through reunion shows, business opportunities and continued coaching. 

The program features weekly Humber student shows at local comedy clubs. 

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to embark on an exciting career in comedy.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,498

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,275
Tuition 1 person $17,223

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Theatrical Monologue /  Comic Writing Sample (If Applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

53
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo Language Test Between 105 -1CAEL Online or In-Person: Overall band score of 60

  • Duolingo Language Test+: 105 and above+
EAP Entry RequirementLead toDuration
EAP Level *

Successful completion of all EAP courses

with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 60% in Level 8 

60% meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Diploma Programs 

75% meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Degree Programs 

80% meets the language proficiency requirement for Humber Post-Graduate Programs

8 weeks per level
EAP Level *CEFR stageIELTSTOEFL PBTOEFL iBT 
Level 1N/A2.040032 (no score below 8)
Level 2A1-1 to A1-22.541736 (no score below 9)
Level 3A1-2 to A2-13.043340 (no score below 10) 
Level 4A2-1 to A2-23.545044 (no score below 11)
Level 5A2-2 to B1-14.046752 (no score below 13)
Level 6B1-1 to B1-24.548756 (no score below 14) 
Level 7B1-2 to B2-15.050764 (no score below 16)
Level 8B2-1 to B2-25.552772 (no score below 18)

Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

  • 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

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Year 12 State Board Exams
  • With a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.

 

China:

  • The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 65% or C in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
  • Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of C or 65% in relevant subjects.
  • Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 490.

 

Iran:

  • Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 12 in required program subjects

 

Applicants can choose ONE of the following:

  • Theatrical Monologue  (Applicants will perform a short theatrical monologue)
  • Standup Routine  (Applicants will perform two minutes of original standup comedy. There are no restrictions on topics or language.)
  • Comic Writing Sample  (Applicants can submit a comic writing sample.  The writing sample may be a sketch (2-5 pages), scene (2-5 pages) or short story (400-1000 words.)

Career opportunities

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Theatre Manager
  • Comedy Writer
  • Content Writer
  • Media Director

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