JOURNALISTS & WRITERS
Where Creativity Meets Career
You have questions. You aren’t afraid to ask them. Now get the professional mentorship you need to help others make sense of the world through words.
We show you how.
Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing
Honours Degree
Do you love words? Do you dream of telling stories or helping others tell theirs? The Honours Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing helps you transform your passion for writing into a fulfilling career.
Comedy Writing and Performance
Diploma
Humber's Comedy: Writing and Performance program helps funny people become funnier. With guidance from Saturday Night Live, Second City and Yuk Yuk's veterans, you'll develop your comedic talents in front of live audiences in professional venues, including The Comedy Bar, Yuk Yuk's and our own on-campus Cabaret.
Creative Book Publishing
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Combine creativity with entrepreneurship while exploring the conventions and practices of the thriving book industry. Develop foundational skills in acquisitions, contracts, copyright, technology, operations and content management as you study with working professionals and published authors.
Creative Writing - Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Working on a manuscript? Improve your writing from the comfort of home through feedback from an established Canadian or international author. The focus is on developing your craft as a writer and meeting the unique needs of your manuscript.
Journalism
Make a career breaking the news and be a modern storyteller. In the digital age, journalists have far more reach than ever before to tell stories, share images, and shape opinions. As media organizations change to meet the needs of the public, there are opportunities for people with modern skill sets to begin their careers. At Humber, you learn journalism hands-on.
Media Foundation
Ontario College Certificate
Interested in a career in media, but not sure what path to take in this diverse and evolving sector? Take your first step in exploring the media industry and the many opportunities within it. Develop a strong foundation in media photography, design, filmmaking, web development and communications to prepare you for potential entry into more advanced media programs.
TV Writing and Producing
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Get the tools to succeed as a television writer, producer, and executive. With support from award-winning industry professionals and well-known guest lecturers, you'll learn to create, write, develop pitch, and sell the ideas that become programming for TV and film, cable, the web, and streaming services.
See What's Happening in Our Programs
Journalism - Print and Broadcast Testimonial
Watch the video to hear about Rebecca Pilozo Melara time in Humber's Journalism - Print and Broadcast program.
Comedy: Writing and Performance at Humber
Humber’s Comedy: Writing and Performance diploma program helps you hone your craft while gaining an understanding of the commercial side of the industry. Watch the video to learn more about Humber's Comedy: Writing and Performance diploma program.
Creative Writing Correspondence Program
Humber’s Creative Writing – Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry graduate certificate program helps you improve your writing from the comfort of your own home. Watch the video to hear from three recent graduates and their time in Humber's Creative Writing – Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry graduate certificate program.
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