Centennial College

Overview

Centennial College offers a Graduate Certificate in Food Media, an intensive programme designed to equip students with the skills necessary to create and promote engaging food content. This one-year course emphasizes practical training in writing, media production, and branding strategies, allowing you to master the art of marketing food products and services through various media channels.

What you'll study

The curriculum focuses on essential areas of food media, including:

• Food Writing
• Food Media Marketing and Promotion
• Production and Editing
• Food Media Concept Production
• Social Media of Food
• Food Styling and Photography

How you’ll learn: The programme encourages hands-on learning, where you will develop content from concept to final product. You will apply marketing insights and audience analysis to your writing and media production tasks, completing assignments that mirror real-world publishing and promotional workflows.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements for admission to this programme. Applicants must also meet the English language proficiency requirements, which can be satisfied through various standardized tests.

English requirements

To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants may submit scores from tests such as:

• Duolingo English Test: A minimum score of 125 is typically required.
• TOEFL iBT: Scores are accepted from this widely recognized test measuring academic English language skills.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Food Media programme will be well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including food writing, media marketing, and digital content creation. With the skills gained, you can pursue opportunities in food journalism, social media management, and food photography, among other fields. Additionally, this programme qualifies for a post-graduate work permit, allowing graduates to gain valuable work experience in Canada following their studies.