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Diploma in Media Communications
Humber Polytechnic - Lakeshore Campus, Canada
CAD 17589
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Humber’s Media Communications diploma program is designed to meet industry demands within multi-faceted areas of the communications industry. Students graduate with a diverse range of marketable skills in photography, graphic design, web design and writing, social media, and videography.
In the program, you will learn how to:
- Be effective transmedia storytellers across multiple platforms
- Produce corporate video and audio for the web and other applications
- Design, write for and edit effective websites
- Shoot professional photographic images in both the studio and on location environments
- Create and edit content using current software applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere Pro
- Learn how to establish, operate and market your business through a course in freelance and project management
- Research, write and design communications such as media kits, blogs and brochures
Courses are designed with industry input, ensuring you are learning current and relevant information in state-of-the-art labs from industry experts – people who know the trends and effective methods of communications.
The first semester of this program is shared with the two-year Advertising and Graphic Design diploma, the three-year Journalism advanced diploma, the two-year Advertising and Marketing Communications diploma, and the three-year Public Relations advanced diploma programs, allowing the flexibility to continue in any of these five programs in second semester.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Perform the duties, tasks and activities required of a media communications specialist in business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
- Research and gather information in print, audio and visual formats for communications’ products and strategies.
- Analyze clients’ communications needs and implement solutions for business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
- Create audio, visual and print communications according to the client’s purpose and audience.
- Design and create content for websites, using current software applications.
- Capture, scan, download, save, store, and manipulate digital images using current software applications.
- Produce corporate video and audio using current software applications.
- Create and manage content for presentations at in-house meetings and media conferences.
- Adhere to ethical and legal guidelines in communications practice.
- Maintain professional relationships with business associates and clients.
- Develop a portfolio of communications’ products and strategies for a variety of projects and audiences.
Work Placement
Students will participate in a mandatory work placement which takes place in the last semester of study. During that time, students hone their skills in professional environments, developing digital communication solutions. They build complete portfolios which, when they graduate, have them standing out from their competitors as corporate communications professionals.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17589
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
20600 Per year
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Scholarships
Scholarships & Bursaries
Explore a range of scholarships and awards designed to support your academic journey at Humber. Learn about eligibility criteria, application processes, and available financial assistance to help you achieve your educational goals.
Entrance Awards & Scholarships |
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2025 President's International Entrance Award |
International Entrance Scholarships |
To support students starting their educational journey at Humber, as of April 14, 2025, international applicants currently living outside of Canada who do not yet have a Humber DLI study permit are eligible for consideration for the President’s International Entrance Award. International students who apply to an eligible full-time Humber program starting in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026, accept their offer of admission and submit their study permit application to IRCC between April 14 and June 13, 2025, may receive a $2,000 bursary.
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New students starting their Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma studies are eligible for consideration for an international entrance scholarship at Humber. This scholarship offers a CAD 2,000 reduction in tuition fees during the first two semesters of study (CAD 1,000 per semester).
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Degree Scholarships |
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Bachelor's Degree Scholarships |
Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500) |
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Bachelor's Degree scholarships are available to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies, who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven't attended college or university, or studied in Humber's EAP program), and are unlimited in quantity. Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. |
Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required. | ||||
Bachelor's Degree Scholarships Requirements | Degree Transfer Scholarship Requirements | ||||
Amount | Required GPA* | Renewable** | Amount | Required GPA | Renewable |
$4,000 | 95% or higher | Yes | $1,500 | 80%+ Certificate* | One Time |
$3,500 | 90 - 94.9% | Yes | $2,000 | 80%+ Diploma | One Time |
$3,000 | 85 - 89.9% | Yes | *Certificates do not include Ontario Graduate Certificates, Certificates of Achievement or Certificates of Completion. | ||
$2,000 | 80 - 84.9% | Yes | |||
$1,500 | 75 - 79.9% | One Time | |||
* Eligibility is based on students high school academic achievement. ** Renewable scholarships will be reissued if the student achieves 80% or above in each year of the Bachelor's degree. |
Onshore Incentives: Student Bursary & Agent Bonus
Students currently residing in Canada who apply may be eligible for a one-time $1,000 bursary. This applies to the following intakes: May 2025, September 2025, and Winter 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A Canadian residential address must be provided at the time of application.
- The bursary is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on the offer acceptance time.
- The bursary will be disbursed after the 10th day of enrolment in each respective term.
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