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Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate is a certificate in Communication Studies programme offered by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 214 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Communication Studies
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 214 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: tru.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Developed with the BC Wildfire Service, this certificate blends crisis communication theory with hands-on training covering media relations, professional communication and community engagement in wildfire situations. Coursework covers strategies for reaching diverse audiences, analysing how media portray wildfires, and handling ethical questions that arise in real time, mixing practical exercises with interdisciplinary study to prepare graduates to communicate about wildfire events both locally and internationally.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic entry requires Grade 12 completion or mature-student status, plus English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73% (or equivalent). The certificate page publishes no standardized international English test score of its own; on Thompson Rivers University's general admission page, direct entry to an undergraduate certificate requires IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20. No portfolio, interview, work-experience, age, or criminal-record conditions are stated on the program page, and no specific intake month is published; the page directs applicants to its full requirements and course listing for further detail.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) intake it is 1 January; applications for most programs open 1 October, and a deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day. International applicants follow the same intake structure with deadlines of 1 May (September), 1 October (January) and 1 February (May); TRU still reviews later applications where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early, so admission runs on a rolling basis around these published cut-offs for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Thompson Rivers University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Students: 31,000
Programs: 216
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Certificate in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 214 per credit for local students.

Can Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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