Journalism in Sait, Canada

Journalism in Sait

Program Highlights

Learn the fundamentals of journalism and start a career working for publications or in communications or public relations. Specialize in photojournalism to perfect your photographic style or focus on your writing with courses in editing, layout and design.

Program Description

Journalism in the 21st Century is an exciting world that offers many opportunities for those seeking to build a career. News Writing, and photojournalism are the main skills taught in the Journalism program; other specialties including advertising and public relations, publication design, and online journalism are also covered in the first year of study.

In the second year of the program, students may concentrate either on photojournalism or print and online journalism studies.

Photojournalism - Students study advanced lighting, feature, sports, advertising, lifestyle, portraiture, studio, location and staff photography techniques, in addition to portfolio strategies as they apply to digital photography systems and applications required by print media publications.

Students secure their own placements, which are approved by the program, to complete a 4-week work experience internship.

Print & Online Journalism - Students study professional techniques of writing, editing, designing, and laying out newspapers and magazines using desktop publishing techniques. They also practice special photo techniques.

During the last two semesters, students complete practicums, usually at newspapers and magazines.

Your Career

Graduates from this program in the Print & Online Journalism option may find employment with newspapers and magazines, public affairs, advertising agencies, and other information and entertainment media, as a reporter or technical writer.

Graduates from the Photojournalism option may find employment with newspapers and magazines, wire services agencies, public relations and advertising agencies, and other information and entertainment media, as an independent photojournalist, photographer, photographic editor or page designer.

• Graduates of the Journalism program have a 90% employment rate.

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
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Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
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