College Diploma – Broadcast – Radio (1168)

The Broadcast – Radio diploma program provides hands-on experience for students aspiring to become radio hosts, podcasters, or audio production professionals. Learning from industry professionals in state-of-the-art digital audio studios, students hone their on-air performance by running shifts on Conestoga College’s streaming station Q2 and 88.3 CJIQ FM, one of Canada’s largest campus radio stations. The curriculum covers announcing, audio production, creative writing, news presentation, sales, marketing, promotions, podcasting, and multi-platform digital content creation, culminating in a field placement to gain real-world industry experience and professional contacts.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.