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Diploma in Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Broadcast News Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Canada

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CAD 21180

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 175 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

Want to be the next news or sports anchor? How about a sideline host for Hockey Night in Canada? Are you looking to develop your own YouTube channel, podcast or website? The Radio, Television, and Broadcast News program’s Broadcast News major is the place for you!

Broadcast News students receive extensive, hands-on training to work effectively in television, digital and radio environments. You'll learn the importance of meeting deadlines while respecting journalistic integrity.

You'll take on many roles in our real-life simulation, including reporter, producer, web editor, news and sports anchor, live reporter, and weather presenter. This program is challenging, creative and a solid preparation in content creation for a career in many media-related fields.

This program involves two years of full-time study. Each of the program’s two years is divided into two semesters. Each year, there is a single intake, with classes commencing in September and finishing in late April. A four-week industry practicum is completed in the fourth semester.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53 - With no score less than - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • Grade 12 English 60%

 

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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21180

Tuition Fee
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CAD 175 Waived

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11000 Per year

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