College Diploma - Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Radio

1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916

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About this course
Duration 24 Months
Level Diploma Course
Description

Throughout this program, students train to be an on-air radio personality, television news reporter or producer. This program spans three media types through courses in writing and reporting, media ethics, digital editing and more. Radio students gain valuable industry experience by operating SAIT's campus radio station (accessible worldwide at radio.sait.ca). Students progress from mastering audio basics to advanced digital multi-track production, perform duties in the sales and promotions departments, and rotate through station positions including on-air personality, creative director, and production manager. Students also receive training in music directing, traffic management, and news and sports delivery, to round out this exciting and worthwhile career path.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 19,437
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
SAIT Fee CAD 793
SAITSA Fee CAD 288
Health and Dental Plan Fee CAD 344

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min IELTS overall: 3.5 (Min Listening: 3.5, Min Reading: 3.5, Min Speaking: 3.5, Min Writing: 3.5)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 10

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University City 1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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