Journalism - Broadcast at Fanshawe College

In this journalism program, you will learn how to capture live news and sports events, conduct interviews, write and edit news stories and broadcast live on Fanshawe's 106.9 The X - the largest news station in the city of London, run entirely by students.

Learn from the best in this broadcast journalism program

Fanshawe's broadcast journalism program will allow you to hone your skills at Fanshawe's Broadcast Centre—Canada's first-ever CRTC-licensed college radio station and the country's premier broadcasting educational tool. And you'll get hands-on experience as a content producer for www.1069theX.com creating stories and video and connecting through social media professionally @XFMNews. Our journalism faculty know the broadcast radio and journalism industry inside-out and will share their real-world experience, so you'll graduate with the training you need to make an impact in the highly competitive journalism field.

Western University Articulation Agreement

Fanshawe College and Western University have developed an articulation agreement to allow qualified students to obtain both a two-year Journalism – Broadcast diploma and a four-year Bachelor of Arts honours degree with a major in Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT). Students who meet the requirements of the agreement can apply to transfer directly into the third year of the MIT program, and complete both credentials in four years. Visit our Pathways Database for more information.

Career Opportunities

The program will prepare students for a career and employment in private and public broadcasting including radio and television news gathering services as Newscasters, On-Air Reporters, News Editors, News Writers, Sportscasters, Researchers, Current Affairs Producers and News Directors. Graduates also find employment with news gathering businesses.