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Diploma in Journalism and Creative Writing

At Trent University

Location

Canada

Qualification

College Diploma

Fees

CAD32993

(2026)

Duration

4 Year(s)

Next intake

14.09.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

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 JournalismMass 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 JournalismMass 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.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 4 Year(s)

Fees: CAD32993

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2027	Oshawa

Entry requirements for Trent University

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

Applications and interpretation (Math AI) – SL: will be accepted where “Mathematics” is recommended only.

For admission to Biomedical Science the following IB courses are required: Biology, Chemistry and one of Mathematics (see above) or Physics

IB Certificates

IB certificate courses (both Standard and Higher Level) can be used for admission only in conjunction with another high school curriculum.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Trent University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.