Diploma in Journalism

Langara College

Langara Journalism programs (2-year Diploma or 1-year Certificate) aim to train students interested in journalism and communications careers.Our programs teach you unique skills that are invaluable in both industries. You will gain in-depth and hands-on experience in writing, copy-editing, research, news gathering, interviewing and storytelling for a variety of multimedia platforms and subjects.The program is a hands-on, compelling experience that prepares graduates for real-world newsrooms and communications shops that value accuracy, integrity and meeting deadlines. The two-year diploma program is intended for those with or without previous post-secondary experience, in which students will take a combination of journalism, communications, and liberal arts courses. There will be a mandatory foundation of introductory journalism and communications courses. Students will also have the choice to concentrate on advanced journalism, advanced communications, as well as non-journalism subjects. An internship in the final term is a required component of the program.