At Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Diploma in Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Broadcast News is offered as a diploma in Media Studies & Mass Media programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Media Studies & Mass Media
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year diploma, with a Broadcast News major, trains students for careers as news and sports anchors, reporters and broadcast journalists. Coursework emphasizes broadcast journalism principles, including journalistic integrity, deadline management and story-crafting to ethical standards. Through real-life simulations, students take on roles such as reporter, producer, web editor, newscaster, sports anchor and weather presenter, gaining experience across traditional TV, streaming and digital media platforms. The program includes an industry practicum in the fourth semester. Delivery is in person at Main Campus. Graduates receive a SAIT Radio, Television and Broadcast News diploma with a Broadcast News major, and transfer agreements exist with the University of Calgary and Royal Roads University for further study in related communications and media degree programs.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet all the following requirements or equivalents: at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2. SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta. Applicants educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide proof of meeting program admission requirements through an international document assessment.
