Diploma Journalism at Langara College, Vancouver Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Diploma (Journalism)

2 years

On Campus

English

Field of Study:

CA$13,304/Yr

CA$13,304 /Yr

Langara College offers a Diploma in Journalism with a duration of 2 years.
This course is offered on a full-time basis and on-campus.
The program is course-based.
It is available with a part-time option as well.
The course contains a total of 78 credits.
Diploma students complete five-week internships at the media outlets of their choice: community papers, dailies, radio, television, newspapers, websites, magazines, or corporate communications.
The diploma program aims to provide high school graduates with a combination of journalism courses and an introduction to liberal arts courses relevant to the journalist’s work.
The first year provides introductory and basic skills courses; the second year focuses on advanced journalism practices.
Between years, students are encouraged to seek summer employment with community media outlets to gain experience.
The Employment rate of Langara College is 95%.
Courses that students will study are:
- Introduction to the News Media
- Journalism Research Techniques
- Fundamentals of Reporting
- Photo Journalism
- Radio and Audio Journalism
- Journalism Law
- Journalism Ethics
- Video and TV Journalism
The average salary after this program goes upto 54,000 USD.

Important Dates

Apply at least six months prior to the start of the program. We begin accepting applications 11 months before the program starts.

Event	Start Date	End Date
Summer fee payment deadline	-	Apr 21, 2023
Fall fee payment deadline	-	Aug 23, 2023
Summer Application Registration Begins	Mar 27, 2023	-
Summer Scholarship Application Begins	Apr 15, 2023	-
Fall Application Registration begins	Jun 21, 2023	-
Fall Scholarship Application Begins	Aug 18, 2023	-

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
12 Home stay months	CA$7470

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Following are the required documents:

Official Transcripts: Students have to submit Official post-secondary transcripts that show completion of at least one full academic year or a minimum of 24 university-level credits, from a recognized university or college.
ELP Scores: Students need to submit proof of English language proficiency (official test scores or transcripts) from the testing authority or school.
Student Visa: It is important for students that they must give the International Education Department a copy of their valid Student Visa, a copy of their passport, and proof of medical insurance.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
BrokerFish International student scholarship	CA$1000	Yes	N/A
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023
Paul Foundation scholarships	CA$20174	Yes	N/A
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	CA$150	Yes	N/A