Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Journalism [Year One Entry] in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,723
(c. USD17,027.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
For over two decades, we've provided one of the nation's top Master of Journalism (MJ) programs. Our program connects you with distinguished faculty whose expertise is nationally recognized. The School of Journalism and Communication offers two entry options for the MJ program - either starting in Year One or Year Two.
Year One Admission
The majority of applicants begin with Year One of our two-year curriculum. This initial year focuses on core training across print, broadcast, and digital journalism, combined with studies in media law, journalistic theory, professional standards, and reporting techniques. During the second year, students integrate specialized workshop courses with electives and focused seminars that support their culminating Master's Research Project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For admission to Year One of the M.Journalism program, applicants must hold an honour's bachelor's degree or the equivalent, with, normally, B+ or better in the honours subject and B- or higher overall.
A limited number of spaces will be made available for direct admission to Year Two of the M. Journalism program. Students must normally possess one of the following qualifications to be considered for this admission option:
a B.Journalism (Honours) or the equivalent,
a degree in another discipline from a recognized university plus at least five years of professional experience in journalism,
substantial professional journalism experience of a high standard.
All applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:
An official overall score of 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, or
An official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 on the paper-based test (PBT), or an overall score of 100 on the Internet-based test (IBT) with a minimum score in each component of: writing 25, speaking 25, reading 25, and listening 25, or
An official overall international English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each band score.
Official certification (transcripts) to indicate that they have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English, and where the language of instruction in the relevant education institution was exclusively English.
A limited number of spaces will be made available for direct admission to Year Two of the M. Journalism program. Students must normally possess one of the following qualifications to be considered for this admission option:
a B.Journalism (Honours) or the equivalent,
a degree in another discipline from a recognized university plus at least five years of professional experience in journalism,
substantial professional journalism experience of a high standard.
All applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:
An official overall score of 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, or
An official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 on the paper-based test (PBT), or an overall score of 100 on the Internet-based test (IBT) with a minimum score in each component of: writing 25, speaking 25, reading 25, and listening 25, or
An official overall international English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each band score.
Official certification (transcripts) to indicate that they have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English, and where the language of instruction in the relevant education institution was exclusively English.
Tuition
CAD
23,723