Humber Polytechnic

Overview

Embark on an exciting journey in the field of broadcasting with the Radio program at Humber Polytechnic. This 24-month diploma course equips students with essential creative, technical, and business skills for radio and podcast production. Through hands-on experience, you will engage in announcing, news writing, audio production, and station workflows, while creating original content for a real campus/community radio station.

What you'll study

The curriculum covers a variety of core learning areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of broadcasting. Key subjects include:

• News Development
• Basic Writing: Radio
• Broadcast Equipment
• Basic Announcing
• Radio and New Broadcast Media
• Sales Development
• College Reading and Writing Skills: Broadcast Radio

Practical training is a vital component of this program, integrating studio sessions and production activities throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to create original content for a licensed campus/community radio station, allowing you to build a robust portfolio showcasing your skills in writing, production, and on-air delivery.

For a complete list of courses and potential elective options, please refer to the program website.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Broadcasting - Radio program, applicants should possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent qualification. The specific requirements include:

• Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
• Three additional Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M, or U courses

While there are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this program, proficiency in English is essential for success.

International applicants must meet the following English language proficiency benchmarks:

• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 53
• IELTS: 6

Students are encouraged to prepare for their English tests through various resources available online.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Broadcasting - Radio program will find numerous career opportunities in the broadcasting industry. With skills in radio announcing, audio production, and content creation, you can pursue roles such as radio announcer, audio technician, production assistant, or podcast producer. The hands-on experience gained during the program will be invaluable in launching your career in this dynamic field.

Additionally, students should ensure they have appropriate health and travel coverage while studying in Canada, as Humber Polytechnic may have specific insurance requirements. More details can be found through the Student Insurance Portal.