Journalism (BJourn)

Bachelor's degree

In Toronto (Canada)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Toronto (Canada)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Thrive in diverse career sectors including digital journalism, television, radio, newspapers and magazines; communications and public relations; international development and government policy. You may work as a technical writer, journalist, communications officer, policy writer, or social media specialist. Or, pursue graduate studies in fields such as law, international relations or politics.

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Location

Start date

Toronto (Canada)
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Start date

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About this course

The need for storytellers who can sift through the noise and produce insightful and engaging stories has never been greater. Study Journalism in the heart of Toronto, and learn transferable and marketable skills in reporting, writing, research, critical thinking, interviewing, and media production from instructors with industry experience. You’ll learn to put current events in context, understand key issues and trends, dispel rumours and misinformation and help paint an accurate picture of the world through text, audio, visual and social media. You’ll also develop practical reporting experience from our leading-edge studios, editing suites, digital-first newsrooms and internships.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U)

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Subjects

  • International
  • Broadcast
  • Media
  • Introduction
  • Journalism
  • Multimedia
  • News reporting
  • Visualizing Facts
  • Macroeconomics
  • Designing Journalism

Course programme

1st & 2nd Semester
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Approaches and Techniques for Journalists
  • Multimedia News Reporting
  • Visualizing Facts
CORE ELECTIVES: Two courses from the following:
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Literatures Across Borders
  • Introduction to Non-Fiction
  • International Relations from 1945
  • Canada from 1885: The Struggle for Identity
  • People, Power and Politics
  • Power and Influence in Canadian Politics
3rd & 4th Semester
  • Producing the News
  • Designing Journalism
  • Feature Writing and Current Affairs
  • Boosting Media Techniques
5th & 6th Semester
  • Making a Difference: How Journ. Matters
7th & 8th Semester

REQUIRED and PROFESSIONAL: Select one option* from the following:

Option 1:
  • Newsroom Masthead
  • Internship
Option 2:
  • Newsroom Masthead
Option 3:
  • Internship
Option 4:
  • Magazine Masthead I
  • Magazine Masthead II
Option 5:
  • Journalism Capstone Project

Additional information

Tuition and Fees 2020/2021

Domestic Fees Range: $7,046 - $7,814
International Fees Range: $28,638 - $29,611

Journalism (BJourn)

Price on request