Media & Communication courses

Western University (Ontario)

Certificate In Digital Communication: Social Media & Virtual Worlds in Western University (Ontario)

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : september
  • Level : Certificate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 38,611 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 83
  • PTE : 58


About Certificate In Digital Communication: Social Media & Virtual Worlds in Western University (Ontario)

Competence in and understanding of digital communication of all types are now prerequisites for many professional and academic careers. The Certificate/Diploma Program in Digital Communication: Social Media & Virtual Worlds (CDDC) prepares students in the technologies, practices and theory of social media, search engines, virtual worlds and digital applications for image, sound and text. The Certificate program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Western and they may apply for admission subject to prerequisites and general admission requirements. The Certificate program may be pursued concurrently with the completion of a Bachelor's or Graduate degree. Students already possessing an undergraduate degree may apply for admission to the Diploma program, subject to prerequisites and general university entrance requirements.
 

Academic qualification equivalents

  • CBSE - All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (AISSSCE); or

  • CISCE - Indian School Certificate (ISC); or

  • State Boards – Intermediate / Pre-University / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary School Certificate

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS :with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.
  • TOEFL:The minimum score required on the internet-based TOEFL is 83 with no score below 20, and a 550 on the paperbased test with a 5 on the TWE.
  • PTE:A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.

Western University (Ontario) Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Mode of Programs Full Time; Part-Time; Distance Learning
Admission Acceptance Rate  58%
Student-Faculty Ratio 23 to 1
Academic Calendar Differs by Programs
On-Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates Varies from 49,047 CAD to 64,907 CAD according to the program
Of Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates Varies from 43,962 CAD to 62,752 CAD according to the program
Operating Revenue (2019-2020) 778.2 million CAD

First-Year Tuition Fees and Living Expenses for International Students

The following chart displays estimates in Canadian currency for tuition and living expenses for one full-time international undergraduate student over the course of one academic year (eight months). Please note that these are estimates only; costs will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other costs to consider include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations, visa and study permit fees and trips home.

  ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS
Tuition & Fees: Most Programs* $35,935 to $35,985 $35,935 to $35,985
Tuition & Fees: DAN Management (BMOS) $45,653 $45,653
Tuition & Fees: Engineering $48,778 $48,778
Tuition & Fees: Nursing $45,482 $45,482
Books & Supplies** $1,500 to $3,000* $1,500 to $3,000*
Residence & Meal Plan $13,690 to $16,350 $0
Off-campus Rent $0 $4,800 to $8,000
Food (without meal plan) $0 $2,800 to $4,800
Utilities $0 $800
Internet $395 $120 to $440
Phone $300 to $600 $300 to $600
Personal Items $800 $800
Local Transportation
(bus pass included in tuition & fees)		 $0
 		 $0
 
Clothing $800 to $2,000 $800 to $2,000
Entertainment $800 $800
Laundry $200 $200

Total Cost
(first academic year)

$54,420 to $72,923

$48,855 to $70,218

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 38,611

Total

$ 38,611