- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 09.0401
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027
- Field
- Media, Journalism, and Communication
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Journalism diploma at SAIT in Calgary turns curious storytellers into multi-platform reporters. Over two years you’ll learn to research, write, interview, shoot and edit across print, broadcast, online and social media, building a professional portfolio in SAIT’s working newsroom environment.
You’ll master the craft of accurate, ethical storytelling and the digital tools modern media depend on, graduating ready for fast-paced roles in newsrooms, communications teams and content studios.
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
International admission requirements:
- High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- English: at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 (or 60% in English 30-2 equivalent).
English proficiency (one of): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 53, TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 each), or Duolingo 115.
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
- Journalist / Reporter
- Multimedia Content Producer
- News Editor
- Communications Specialist
- Social Media Producer
- Broadcast Researcher
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
