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Diploma in Digital Communication: Social Media & Virtual Worlds at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Diploma in Digital Communication: Social Media & Virtual Worlds is offered through Certificates and Diplomas in Information and Media Studies at Western University. 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Information and Media Studies  |  Department: Certificates and Diplomas in Information and Media Studies  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Program Requirements To complete the Diploma in Digital Communication, students must achieve an overall average of 70% in 5.0 courses: 0.5 course: Digital Communication 2001A/B. 4.5 courses from: Digital Communication 2200F/G, Digital Communication 2203A/B, Digital Communication 2204A/B, Digital Communication 2309A/B, Digital Communication 2310A/B, Digital Communication 2311F/G, Digital Communication 3203F/G, Digital Communication 3204F/G, Digital Communication 3205F/G, Digital Communication 3206F/G, Digital Communication 3209F/G, Digital Communication 3210F/G, Digital Communication 3304F/G, Digital Communication 3307A/B.

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Application information

Entry requirements

65% average across 5.0 first-year courses for the Certificate program and an undergraduate degree for the Diploma program. Admission is not guaranteed; enrolment in the programs and in courses may be limited. To complete the programs, students are required to use a laptop. Applicants should check with the Faculty of Information and Media Studies regarding minimum specifications and performance requirements of laptops at the time of application. Details concerning application procedures are available on the Faculty of Information and Media Studies Web site at http://www.fims.uwo.ca.

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