- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- Duration
- 2 year college diploma including a field placement
- Open intake
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Off-shoreJan 2027
- Field
- Media, Journalism, and Communication
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A two year college diploma in radio production, covering on air presenting, audio production, station operations, podcasting, journalism basics and a broadcast portfolio, with applied practice running through the programme, with applied practice running through the programme, with applied practice running through the programme, with applied practice running through the programme, with applied practice running through the programme.
The broadcasting performance graduate certificate at this campus is aligned, while this radio diploma is not, despite the shared subject.
College Diploma in Broadcast Radio is taught at Conestoga College Doon campus, a public Ontario college. Read this carefully: the broadcast radio diploma sits below degree level and does NOT appear on Conestoga’s own list of PGWP-aligned programmes. Treat the broadcast radio diploma as carrying no post-graduation work permit unless Conestoga confirms an eligible CIP code for the broadcast radio diploma in writing. Ontario additionally requires a provincial attestation letter before any study permit application for the broadcast radio diploma.
Candidates for College Diploma in Broadcast Radio present Grade 12 or equivalent at 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the broadcast radio diploma is recorded at CAD 14,588. Conestoga charges a CAD 100 application fee, and no scholarship is recorded against the broadcast radio diploma. The broadcast radio diploma lists three entry windows across the annual intake cycle. Apply Study Visa manages your the broadcast radio diploma application, the deposit, the offer, the attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in every section; PTE Academic 53 with no component below 10; or the Duolingo English Test at 110.
- Application and deposit: Conestoga charges a CAD 100 application fee. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work rights: The broadcast radio diploma does NOT appear on Conestoga’s PGWP-aligned list. Assume no work permit unless the college confirms an eligible CIP code in writing. A PGWP also requires a language test at CLB 5 in all four abilities for college credentials, taken within two years of applying. This is separate from the English test you need for admission. No dependant work permit.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the attestation letter request, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Radio Host: stations and networks
- Audio Producer: radio and podcast settings
- Board Operator: broadcast operations
- Podcast Producer: audio media companies
- Promotions Coordinator: station marketing
- Program Director: after substantial experience
Reality check: compare this diploma against the aligned broadcasting graduate certificate, since they reach similar work with opposite permit positions.
About Conestoga College - Doon
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #3421
- Established
- 1967
- Reference No.
- O19376158572