Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Digital Journalism (Honours) in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
43,335
(c. USD31,081.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Journalism has experienced significant changes in recent years. The field now operates through digital platforms, creating fresh approaches, revenue strategies, and professional standards. Key competencies for modern journalism encompass data analysis, constructive reporting, and digital communication tactics. Contemporary journalists must adapt to varied responsibilities, demanding both awareness of evolving societal shifts and niche technical knowledge.
Enroll in the Honours bachelor's program at the University and, after finishing 60 credits (four semesters), transition to Algonquin College (English track) or La Cité college (French track) to finalize the journalism diploma. Due to capacity constraints at Algonquin and La Cité, the University can accommodate only 25 students per stream. Furthermore, after completing 60 credits at the University of Ottawa, you'll need a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.010 (70%) for admission to Algonquin College or La Cité.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must have an Ontario high school diploma with at least six 4U-4M or DU-level courses to be eligible for admission to the first year of university. Please note:
All the courses that are prerequisites for your chosen program must be 4U-level courses, unless otherwise indicated.
We use your top six interim or final grades in 4U, 4M, or DU courses, including the prerequisites for your chosen program, to calculate your admission average. We do not round up your grades.
International baccalaureate diploma
Applicants enrolled in the International Baccalaureatenorth_eastexternal link Diploma program are eligible for admission if they have completed (or are in the process of completing) the full IB program and meet the following conditions:
Have passed six subjects (including the prerequisites for your program of choice) with at least three at the Standard Level and three at the Higher Level.
Have a minimum average of 29 points. The minimum average might be higher depending on the program you have chosen.
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with minimum writing section score 6.5
TOEFL - IBT - Overall Score 86 with writing section score 22.
All the courses that are prerequisites for your chosen program must be 4U-level courses, unless otherwise indicated.
We use your top six interim or final grades in 4U, 4M, or DU courses, including the prerequisites for your chosen program, to calculate your admission average. We do not round up your grades.
International baccalaureate diploma
Applicants enrolled in the International Baccalaureatenorth_eastexternal link Diploma program are eligible for admission if they have completed (or are in the process of completing) the full IB program and meet the following conditions:
Have passed six subjects (including the prerequisites for your program of choice) with at least three at the Standard Level and three at the Higher Level.
Have a minimum average of 29 points. The minimum average might be higher depending on the program you have chosen.
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with minimum writing section score 6.5
TOEFL - IBT - Overall Score 86 with writing section score 22.
Tuition
CAD
43,335