HD in Journalism

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Humber College offers HD in Journalism, a higher diploma in Journalism programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,262 per semester (CAD 1,378 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Journalism

Duration: 6 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,378 / semester

International tuition: CAD 8,262 / semester

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Dive into the world of journalism and captivate readers and audiences with your storytelling. You’ll have the chance to follow your passions and turn them into powerful stories - you’ll learn by doing. You’ll develop a nose for news and learn how to get people to talk in interviews and to report …

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or accepted equivalent, including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) and three further Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses; mature-student status or college/university transfer status is accepted in place of the secondary-school route. The English-language requirement here is Humber's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Policy at the Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas band: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in each skill, PTE Academic 53-57, Duolingo English Test 105 or above, or CAEL 60 overall. A Canadian citizen or permanent resident schooled outside Canada must have credentials assessed - ICAS course-by-course for a secondary transcript, WES for post-secondary study, particularly where transfer credit will be sought.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons) apply via ontariocolleges.ca. For Fall 2027 entry, applications open early October 2026, with Humber offers beginning as early as November 2026. Highly competitive programs use an equal-consideration deadline of 1 February 2027: applications received by then are assessed together with no earlier offers; later applications are reviewed first-come, first-served while space remains. Fall 2027 offer acceptance is due 1 May 2027. International applicants apply directly through the Humber Web Application and are reviewed on a rolling basis, up to one year before their intended start term; no fixed international deadline is published, and applying for a study permit 3-5 months before the start date is recommended. No separate Winter/Spring institution-wide dates are published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Humber College

Type: College

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1968

Students: 66,760

Programs: 240

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Journalism award?

Humber College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Journalism on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Journalism take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Journalism cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,262 per semester (CAD 1,378 per semester for local students).

Can HD in Journalism be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Humber College.

What language is HD in Journalism taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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