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School:	SAIT
Faculty:	School of Information and Communications Technologies
Degree:	Diploma
Field of Study:	Broadcast Journalism
Description:	The Broadcast Systems Technology (BXST) program is a unique program and prepares you for employment installing and maintaining electronic and computer based equipment for the Broadcast industry. You will discover how to maintain and repair broadcast equipment as the electrical signal flows from the source through the audio and video mixing consoles to the station’s link to the transmitter and then to your home. You may also be involved in the design of facilities. You will also acquire professional and business skills and learn comprehensive technical applications that will help you achieve a great career in the broadcast industry.
URL:	Broadcast Systems Technology at SAIT
Length:	2 Year(s)
Careers:	Announcers

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	50
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Grade12 Mathematics Grade11 Science Applicants require an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-2, or 65% in Applied Math 30, AND, At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND, A minimum 20 level science (excluding Science 24 and 26) All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. Admission requirements: Completion of the following courses or equivalents: At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-2, or 65% in Applied Math 30 At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 A minimum 20 level science (excluding Science 24 and 26) All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English
Grade12 Mathematics
Grade11 Science

Applicants require an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-2, or 65% in Applied Math 30, AND, At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND, A minimum 20 level science (excluding Science 24 and 26) All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. Admission requirements: Completion of the following courses or equivalents: At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-2, or 65% in Applied Math 30 At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 A minimum 20 level science (excluding Science 24 and 26) All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 18, 2021

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