College Diploma - Journalism (1171) at Conestoga College - Program overview

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Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-06-04

Program overview

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Program Overview

The two-year Journalism Diploma at Conestoga College is designed to equip students with essential multimedia skills for digital news reporting and storytelling across various media platforms. This program emphasizes the importance of factual reporting in today's society, teaching students the fundamentals of research, interviewing, and writing while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Students will gain hands-on experience in a real-world digital news environment, preparing them for the challenges of the journalism field.

Program Structure

The Journalism Diploma program spans a 2-year period, providing a comprehensive education in the field of journalism. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining both in-person and online learning experiences. Key features of the program structure include:

Hands-on training in story development, live reporting, and feature reporting.
In-depth instruction in opinion writing, photojournalism, and long-form reporting.
Opportunities to work within Conestoga College's digital news platform, Spokeonline.com.
Exposure to real-world production cycles and deadlines.
Advanced skills development for creating trusted news content.

Upon completion of the diploma, students have the option to pursue a Bachelor of Communications Management through an advanced standing pathway.

Featured Experiences

The Journalism Diploma program offers several unique experiences that enhance learning and professional development:

Co-op opportunities that allow students to gain practical experience in the field.
Access to a digital news environment for real-world reporting.
Training in various reporting techniques, including documentary production and magazine writing.
Engagement with community stories, fostering a connection with local issues.

Career Options

Graduates of the Journalism Diploma program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

News Reporter: Covering local, national, or international news stories for various media outlets.
Photojournalist: Capturing images that tell stories and accompany news articles.
Content Writer: Creating engaging content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
Broadcast Journalist: Reporting news on television or radio, often requiring live reporting skills.
Digital Media Specialist: Managing online content and social media strategies for news organizations.

These roles leverage the strong journalism skills developed throughout the program, preparing graduates for success in the dynamic media landscape.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-06-04

Program overview

Academic Requirements

To apply for the 2-year Journalism Ontario College Diploma program at Conestoga College, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or be 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
Grade 12 compulsory English with a minimum of C (70%) or U (60%), or equivalent, OR completion of Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent.

Note: If your transcripts are from outside of Canada, you will need to obtain a comprehensive course-by-course credential evaluation. You can use an approved provider of credential evaluation services such as ICAS or WES. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

It is important to have a sound English background for success in this program, and this will be considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To apply for the College Diploma - Journalism (1171) program at Conestoga College, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

6.0 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 5.5)
80 TOEFL (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 20)

Please note: The following programs are excluded from the diploma/certificate Language Requirements: Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Community Pharmacy Assistant, Fitness and Health Promotion, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Massage Therapy, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Public Relations, and Veterinary Technician diploma programs.

If you do not have the English language skills for direct entry into full-time post-secondary programs, you may choose to enter Conestoga's General Arts and Science: English Language Studies program.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!