Journalism courses

About Journalism - Broadcast in Fanshawe College

In this journalism program, you will learn how to capture live news and sports events, conduct interviews, write and edit news stories and broadcast live on Fanshawe's 106.9 The X - the largest news station in the city of London, run entirely by students.

Learn from the best in this broadcast journalism program

Fanshawe's broadcast journalism program will allow you to hone your skills at Fanshawe's Broadcast Centre—Canada's first-ever CRTC-licensed college radio station and the country's premier broadcasting educational tool. And you'll get hands-on experience as a content producer for www.1069theX.com creating stories and video and connecting through social media professionally @XFMNews. Our journalism faculty know the broadcast radio and journalism industry inside-out and will share their real-world experience, so you'll graduate with the training you need to make an impact in the highly competitive journalism field.

Western University Articulation Agreement

Fanshawe College and Western University have developed an articulation agreement to allow qualified students to obtain both a two-year Journalism – Broadcast diploma and a four-year Bachelor of Arts honours degree with a major in Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT). Students who meet the requirements of the agreement can apply to transfer directly into the third year of the MIT program, and complete both credentials in four years. Visit our Pathways Database for more information.

Career Opportunities

The program will prepare students for a career and employment in private and public broadcasting including radio and television news gathering services as Newscasters, On-Air Reporters, News Editors, News Writers, Sportscasters, Researchers, Current Affairs Producers and News Directors. Graduates also find employment with news gathering businesses.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8

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