Journalism - Broadcast

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Journalism - Broadcast diploma program at Fanshawe College, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following course:
• - Grade 12 English (C or U)

Students who do not meet the Academic Requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants missing the required courses may want to consider the one-year Pre-Media Preparatory Program. Upon graduation, applicants will meet all the Academic Requirements and have had some exposure to most programs in the School of Contemporary Media.

For international students, admission equivalencies depend on the country of study. It is advised to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding specific requirements based on your location.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Additionally, the following courses are recommended for better preparation:

• - Grade 11 Visual Arts (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Visual Arts (M) OR Grade 12 Media Arts (M)
• - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Communications Technology (M)
• - Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)

For applicants, it is also beneficial to have experience in radio or television newsrooms or student radio stations, as well as public speaking skills to develop voice and poise. Maturity and a sense of responsibility are considered assets for potential Broadcast Journalists.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:

• A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Academic Requirements
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
• A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
• Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10

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.