SFU’s new Certificate in Creative Technologies in Digital Journalism introduces students to diverse forms of public communication while drawing on journalistic traditions that are being transformed by digital platforms and data-driven communication. Along with courses in contemporary arts, communication, publishing, and interactive arts and technology, students will complete a formal exchange with Griffith University at their Gold Coast Campus in Australia to complete further coursework. Students with this certificate will gain interdisciplinary, international experience in creative technologies and digital journalism and receive a unique credential that will prepare them to enter the rapidly changing field of journalism. 

Program highlights

• A student in any faculty at SFU may pursue this certificate through the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. 
• Students must complete a minimum of 23 units (7-9 courses), including core creative technologies courses, elective courses in digital journalism at SFU, and additional coursework in digital journalism at Griffith University in Australia.
• Courses at Griffith University are offered in their Trimester 1 (February-June).
• Certificate may be completed in three semesters of full-time study. 
• Units applied for this certificate may also count towards students’ majors/minors.

Eligibility Requirements

A student in any faculty at SFU may pursue this certificate through the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Normal university grade point average requirements apply for entry into all FCAT courses. Students must also meet SFU's eligibility requirements for international exchange. Once approved for exchange, please complete the below online form to declare your Certificate in Creative Technologies in Digital Journalism program.

Exchange to Griffith University

Students will apply to go on exchange through SFU International Services for Students. Exchanges take place from late February to mid-June during Trimester 1 at Griffith University. The first available exchange will begin in February 2021, as long as it is safe to travel. The deadline to submit a Study Abroad application for the Spring 2023 exchange is closed. Applications for 2023/24 will be announced in Fall 2022. You can check the dates and deadlines to apply on the Exchange website.

Program Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 23 units, including core creative technologies courses, elective courses in digital journalism at SFU, and additional coursework in digital journalism at Griffith University.

See the official program requirements in the SFU Calendar. 

Any remaining units needed to bring total units to 23 should be chosen from the list of Digital Journalism Courses.

Send us a message or meet with an advisor to learn more

If you have questions about the exchange to Griffith University, contact a Study Abroad advisor at studyabroad@sfu.ca.

Be sure to include:

• your full legal name
• SFU Student ID number
• area you are interested in studying, if known
• confirm that you have attended or watched Study Abroad 101.

If you have questions about the required courses for this certificate and/or course planning, please complete the form below: