IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
You are curious and creative. You know what’s going on in the world and you want to make a difference as a multi-media storyteller. Join BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program to take the first steps in your new career. Our reputation in industry means that more than 90% of our graduates are employed. From day one you’ll be working as a hands-on journalist in news, sports and current affairs. Students will be mentored by experienced faculty and connect with professionals in the field. Our emphasis on multi-platform production puts this program on the cutting edge of journalism schools across the country.
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Program matrix
Level 1 (15 weeks)
BCST 1108, Video Journalism
BCST 1115, Introduction to Video Editing 1
BCST 1130, Introduction to News Reporting
BCST 1131, Introduction to Announcing
BCST 1132, Introduction to Radio
BCST 1134, News Writing 1
BCST 1139, Visual Fundamentals for Journalists
BCST 2215, Web Design for Journalists
COMM 1112, Media Relations Skills for Journalists
Level 2 (16 weeks plus 4 week practicum)
BCST 1331, Media Law
BCST 2230, News Reporting
BCST 2232, Radio and Online News 1
BCST 2233, Television News 1
BCST 2234, Documentary Production 1
BCST 2235, Journalism Practicum 1
BCST 2236, Broadcast Announcing
BCST 2238, News Writing 2
BCST 2240, Digital Journalism
Level 3 (15 weeks)
BCST 3332, Radio and Online News 2
BCST 3333, Television News 2
BCST 3340, Advanced Journalism
BCST 3700, Digital News 1
BCST 3800, Media Entrepreneur or Manager Fundamentals
Level 4 (16 weeks plus 4 week practicum)
BCST 4430, Documentary Production 2
BCST 4432, Radio and Online News 3
BCST 4433, Television News 3
BCST 4434, Digital News 2
BCST 4435, Journalism Practicum 2
Total Credits:, 111.0
With the practical career skills you’ll develop through this program, you’ll be prepared to begin an exciting career in a wide range of journalism positions, both online and in traditional print, TV, and radio.
Some career opportunities in journalism include:
Video Journalist
Field Reporter
Sportscaster
Sports Play by Play
Writer/Editor
Researcher
Media Relations
News Anchor/On-Air Host
Video/Digital Producer
Associate Producer
Feature Editor/Reporter
Online Writer/Editor
Insurance/year: 700 CAD