Journalism

A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Adminsitration where the required average is 75 per cent.

Applicants with a marginally lower four year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).

Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research with the following additions (where applicable):

There are two streams in which students can enter the program.

1. Those with an undergraduate degree in Journalism and at least three (3) years of professional experience in the industry OR those with an undergraduate degree in another discipline with at least three (3) years of professional experience in the industry will be considered for the one-year intensive graduate program.
2. Those with neither an undergraduate degree in journalism nor professional experience, but who hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline will be accepted as undergraduate Bridging Students to complete a select list of core undergraduate journalism courses. Please contact the School of Journalism for further information.

• A written project concept that should include a short description of the research question, proposed methodology and proposed medium (broadcast, print, web, exhibition, community project etc.).
• An additional Statement of Interest that answers why you want to do the project, and who it will serve.
• A Statement of Ability that demonstrates existing skill, experience and resources you bring to the project, as well as what areas you would like to advance/improve in the course of the project.