Study Diploma in Journalism and Creative Writing at Trent University in Canada, Trent University

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Develop career-based skills in journalism, social media and content creation, earning both a university degree in Media Studies with an Option in Creative Writing, and a college diploma in Journalism/Mass Media – all in just four years. This integrated degree-diploma program at Trent Durham GTA, offered in collaboration with Durham College, gives students the opportunity to develop career-ready skills in journalism, social media, and content creation.In just four years, you will graduate with a university degree in Media Studies with an Option in Creative Writing and a college diploma in Journalism/Mass Media. Spend your first year on Trent’s Durham campus in the Greater Toronto Area, building foundational skills in writing and critical thinking. Years two and three are mostly spent at Durham College, developing practical skills in journalism and broadcasting in modern facilities. With immersive courses and hands-on field placements you will learn the techniques and strategies to create engaging content, fine-tune your writing ability, and cultivate leadership, project planning, and collaborative skills.

Which department am I in?

Trent University

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$32,993.00 (US$ 23,715) per year

Ancillary Fees - $3,101

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Trent University Durham

55 Thornton Road South,

Oshawa,

Ontario (ON),

L1J 5Y1, Durham, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

A minimum of six Grade 124U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites

A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified below)

ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

IB Diploma:

Minimum overall score of 26 (including bonus points) in IB diploma*.
English Language A with a minimum grade of 4 satisfies English requirement. English B with a strong grade may also be accepted. See the English Language Proficiency requirements for acceptable tests and exemptions if you do not have the required course/grade as per above.
See the admission chart for program specific requirements. Prerequisite courses can be presented at Standard and/or Higher Level.

For programs with required “Mathematics”, we will accept the following:

Analysis and approaches (Math AA) – HL

Analysis and approaches (Math AA) – SL

Applications and interpretation (Math AI) – HL