Overview

Career possibilities with the certificate in Digital Journalism at Simon Fraser University

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await.

Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Advertising Copywriter
Career Advisor
Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistant
Educational Program Specialist
English Tutor
Freelance writer
Interpreter/Translator
Journalist
Library Assistant
Literary Agent
Public Relations
Publicist
Technical Writer

Programme Structure

Course include:

Digital Journalism Fundamentals

New Media Ethics

Publishing
Newsgathering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Journalism Digital Media View 31 other Bachelors in Journalism 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1214 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1214 CAD per year during 6 months.
National

216 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 216 CAD per year during 6 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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