Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
39,094
(c. USD28,028.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Journalists serve as the vital observers, listeners, and narrators for their communities and the nation. The storytelling abilities that define excellent journalism are highly sought after across all industries, extending far beyond traditional news organizations.
Whether covering conflict areas or government centers, legal proceedings or corporate meetings, or reporting from medical facilities, law enforcement hubs, sports venues, and community spaces, journalists are always present where news unfolds. They investigate, document events firsthand, and provide insightful perspectives on the developments and challenges influencing our world.
Functioning as essential contributors to democratic processes, journalists must possess strong education, critical thinking skills, analytical capabilities, awareness of their professional duties, and ethical principles to inform their choices.
Carleton University's Bachelor of Journalism degree is delivered by its renowned School of Journalism and Communication, a premier department at Carleton and Canada's most established and prestigious journalism program.
For over seven decades, our alumni have advanced through media and related fields globally, empowered by our rigorous curriculum that blends hands-on journalism training with comprehensive academic education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission Requirements
High school (secondary school) graduation is the normal minimum level of study to be considered for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program at Carleton University. If you have undertaken studies at a recognized college or university following your secondary school graduation, we will assess these post-secondary studies as your basis of admission, as your highest level and most recent studies. Academic performance in your previous studies is the main determining factor for admission.
You will need to provide transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, showing all courses undertaken and grades achieved, as well as any registration in courses in progress. If you have completed one year or less of post-secondary studies, please also submit your secondary school transcripts and any graduation exam results. If an application is submitted while studies are still in progress, we will review for an early/conditional offer.
You do not need to apply as a transfer student the application process is the same for all
Advanced standing (transfer credit) If you have taken university courses and wish to be considered for credit, please be sure to submit official course descriptions (and translations if necessary) from your university detailing content of the courses completed. These will be assessed on a course by course basis for credit. An audit will be provided after admission showing the Carleton credits granted.
International Baccalaureate
You will need the full IB (three standard [SL] and three higher level [HL] subjects), with a minimum of 28 points (please note that some programs are more competitive, and will require higher scores).
You may have one subject with a grade of 3, provided it is offset by a grade of 5 or better. Prerequisite subjects must have a grade of 4 or better.
IB students may be awarded advanced standing (transfer) credit for HL subjects with a grade of 5 or better subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
If you are currently completing the IB in a Canadian high school, please refer to the admission requirements and application deadlines for your province.
Specific Requirements
Journalism
Required Courses - SL or HL English
Transcripts from your most recent/highest level of education
English as a Second Language (ESL) test score
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)
TOEFL Internet Based (iBT) - 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)
High school (secondary school) graduation is the normal minimum level of study to be considered for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program at Carleton University. If you have undertaken studies at a recognized college or university following your secondary school graduation, we will assess these post-secondary studies as your basis of admission, as your highest level and most recent studies. Academic performance in your previous studies is the main determining factor for admission.
You will need to provide transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, showing all courses undertaken and grades achieved, as well as any registration in courses in progress. If you have completed one year or less of post-secondary studies, please also submit your secondary school transcripts and any graduation exam results. If an application is submitted while studies are still in progress, we will review for an early/conditional offer.
You do not need to apply as a transfer student the application process is the same for all
Advanced standing (transfer credit) If you have taken university courses and wish to be considered for credit, please be sure to submit official course descriptions (and translations if necessary) from your university detailing content of the courses completed. These will be assessed on a course by course basis for credit. An audit will be provided after admission showing the Carleton credits granted.
International Baccalaureate
You will need the full IB (three standard [SL] and three higher level [HL] subjects), with a minimum of 28 points (please note that some programs are more competitive, and will require higher scores).
You may have one subject with a grade of 3, provided it is offset by a grade of 5 or better. Prerequisite subjects must have a grade of 4 or better.
IB students may be awarded advanced standing (transfer) credit for HL subjects with a grade of 5 or better subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
If you are currently completing the IB in a Canadian high school, please refer to the admission requirements and application deadlines for your province.
Specific Requirements
Journalism
Required Courses - SL or HL English
Transcripts from your most recent/highest level of education
English as a Second Language (ESL) test score
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)
TOEFL Internet Based (iBT) - 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)
Tuition
CAD
39,094