Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) in Surrey Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Surrey Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,111
(c. USD16,582.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

KPU's Bachelor of Journalism stands as Metro Vancouver's sole four-year journalism degree program. Learners utilize professional-grade software to create journalistic content harnessing diverse multimedia storytelling techniques, from photography and audio to video and data visualization. The program combines theoretical learning with hands-on practice through seminars, lab work, and field experience. Graduates emerge prepared for careers as multimedia reporters, editors, digital content creators, and independent journalists, while others pursue roles in media relations, corporate communications, and PR. This degree equips students with versatile research and communication abilities applicable across numerous industries.
The curriculum incorporates essential Communication Studies components, examining critical topics like journalism ethics, media diversity, and the role of media in societal transformation.
KPU's Journalism faculty comprises decorated professionals who maintain active journalism careers alongside their academic roles, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

High School Courses Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents) As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+) Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+) For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade — whichever is higher — for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Tuition CAD 23,111

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