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Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Delivery mode: ONLINE

This program will be delivered online during COVID-19.
Your education is our priority and we will continue to deliver the applied instruction, collaborative experience, and industry connections that you expect from BCIT.

Now more than ever, the world needs good journalists. Today’s journalists must combine strong writing with technical savvy and production expertise. Through this program, you’ll be guided by industry professionals to understand and explore the rapidly-changing world of journalism and story-telling. Hone your writing, interviewing, performance, and production skills to start on the path to a rewarding career in journalism. By choosing the pace of your own study through part-time studies, you can select the courses and timing that are right for you, with our mix of required and elective courses.

Who should complete the Journalism Associate Certificate?

This program could be right for you if:

You’re looking to study part-time as you work or manage family needs
You want to build upon your natural writing talent towards a career in journalism
You are a story-teller with your own website and/or blog who wants to enhance writing and production skills to tell more powerful and professional stories
You’re curious about the world and enjoy connecting with others
You’re creative and want to enhance writing and production skills to share your stories in a more engaging way
You seek a supportive, hands-on educational experience studying abroad in Canada

What grads can do

By earning your Associate Certificate, you’ll be honing your writing, story-telling and production skills to prepare for a variety of entry-level positions in journalism. You’ll be able to apply your writing skills and understanding of compelling story structure to a wide variety of opportunities in the world of media and communication. You may also wish to work as a freelance journalist, writer, or blogger to have your stories heard, or to enhance your own small business, personal project, or current job.

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