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Wildfire Communication and Media Certificate at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University, Canada

Programme overview

A fully online, 9-credit certificate with evening courses, developed with the BC Wildfire Service, combining crisis communication theory with practical training in media relations, professional communication and community engagement.

Faculty: TRU Wildfire  |  Duration: 9 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles such as crisis communication specialist and media relations coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status; English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of 73 per cent (or equivalent).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

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