Trent University - Durham GTA

Trent University - Durham GTA

55 Thornton Road South, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Journalism - Mass Media & Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies - Creative Writing (RCL)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summery

Program Description

This integrated degree and diploma program offered by Trent University Durham GTA and Durham College gets students career-ready with practical media production experience gained in college, and crucial critical thinking and writing skills developed in university. Through an emphasis on hands-on learning, students will gain new confidence building a strong portfolio of work that will help launch their future journalism, broadcasting and media.

Students will gain valuable work experience with a seven week field placement, working with top media outlets such as the Toronto Star, CBC, CTV News, and Metroland. They will sharpen their skills participating in nonfiction and creative writing workshops. Students will build a portfolio of work creating content on all media platforms, through a writing workshops and experience in Durham College’s ‘working newsroom’.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

1

Listening

1

Speaking

1

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$92.25 CAD

Application fee

$26191 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Ancillary Fees: $2,861 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $1,000 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

January 24, 2025

Submission deadline

June 15, 2025