Overview

Television, radio and web-based media are evolving at a rapid pace and this program provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in this constantly evolving sector.

Students in the Broadcasting - Radio and Contemporary Media programme offered by the Durham College produce and publish rich, diverse content for a wide variety of live and pre-recorded platforms while mastering the use of social media for professional broadcasting.

As a graduate, you will be skilled in planning, promoting, creating and hosting programs for a variety of media using current software, broadcast technologies and social media. Your skills in these areas could lead to employment in a radio or television station.

Careers

What you could be:

Assistant director

Assistant film and video editor

Audio and video recording technician

Cinematographer

Digital special effects artist

Entrepreneur

Image compositor

Lighting specialist

Media marketer

Production specialist

Scriptwriter, storyboarder or related occupation

Where you could work:

TV or radio stations

Video or film production companies

Digital media production companies

Freelance and entrepreneurship in the fields of video, radio and web production

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Broadcast Technologies

On-Air Hosting And Show Preparation

News Writing

Entertainment Communication

General Education Elective

Indigenous Perspectives In Contemporary Media

Digital Photography & Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Media Studies & Mass Media View 82 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

53

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status

Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15309 CAD / year

≈ 15309 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2722 CAD / year

≈ 2722 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oshawa

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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