Program Length: 3 semesters (1 year), Ontario Graduate Certificate
Location: Humber Downtown campus, Toronto, Canada
Admissions Req: You will need a bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent to apply. If English isn’t your first language, you must meet Humber’s English proficiency requirements. Applicants with international education must submit a credential evaluation (ICAS for high school, WES for post-secondary).
Highlight: Soooo, you want to work in advertising. Where can you learn what you need to know to get into the game? At Humber, the Advertising Copywriting program is your portal into the advertising industry. Our one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate program helps you develop the skills you need in a dynamic, collaborative format that replicates the business you are about to enter. You’ll get a comprehensive understanding of copywriting, art direction, marketing, branding and strategy development. These skills enable you to create effective communication and advertising solutions across a wide range of media – both emerging and traditional – to build a creative portfolio that reflects the industry standards required for field placement and entry-level copywriter positions. The advertising copywriting program offers offers real world learning experiences with 280 hours of practical application in the field of copywriting. Students get to work with advisors to deepen their knowledge and this program offers many opportunities for them. For example, students can take part in the NEXT Ad Agency and have scholarship chances. The advertising copywriting program is offered at the Humber Downtown campus, where, over two intensive semesters, you will partner with students in the Art Direction program to develop a variety of strategic, conceptual and practical skills. Hands-on in-class learning, live client and agency projects, industry guest speakers, agency tours and more – the Humber Advertising Copywriting program is renowned for being a transformational learning experience. Whether you are a domestic student or an international student, you can apply now and don’t worry, there is financial aid.
Cost: Domestic fees are $6,253.61 for the school year; fees for International students is $19,408.15. These fees are subject to change, with additional costs, such as for textbooks.