Diploma in Journalism - Print and Online Journalism Major

SAIT Polytechnic

You’ll learn the basics of journalism, including ethical news reporting, and then branch out in various areas, including marketing, public relations, and social media or digital content creation. In the first year, you’ll dive into news writing, basic photography, marketing, advertising, public relations, publication design, and online journalism. You’ll build a solid foundation in journalism skills, preparing you for various career opportunities in media, marketing, digital media and more. In your second year, you’ll refine your writing, editing, layout design, and digital publishing skills. You’ll work on various writing formats, from news features to blogs, and gain experience in editing, business writing, copywriting, and public relations. The program culminates in a simulated ''newsroom'' experience where you’ll create content for SAIT’s online newspaper. This field offers the flexibility to blaze your path, whether as a freelance writer or photographer or working for a company or a news organization.