Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Radio Television Journalism - Journalism in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,384.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
An effective journalist excels at critical analysis and thorough research. Core journalism skills include discovering news, recognizing compelling story elements, and presenting information with precision and impartiality.
The Journalism specialization, available in the second year of the Radio Television Journalism Diploma, emphasizes news collection, content creation, and multimedia storytelling across digital, audio, and video formats for varied audiences.
Students engage with genuine societal topics in realistic settings mirroring media industry standards, developing versatile competencies applicable to both conventional journalism roles and innovative news distribution channels.
Professional pathways
Alumni pursue careers as broadcast journalists, multimedia reporters, digital content producers, news anchors, documentary filmmakers, editorial managers, and specialized correspondents.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of Radio Television Journalism Year 1 or advanced standing.
Advanced standing To be considered, you must apply to and meet the admission requirements for the Radio Television Journalism program. Advanced standing is based on academic credits (certificate/diploma/degree) completed from a recognized public institution within the past ten years that meet the academic requirements of the full first year of the program. Advanced standing is subject to seat availability.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Advanced standing To be considered, you must apply to and meet the admission requirements for the Radio Television Journalism program. Advanced standing is based on academic credits (certificate/diploma/degree) completed from a recognized public institution within the past ten years that meet the academic requirements of the full first year of the program. Advanced standing is subject to seat availability.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690