Overview
Journalism and Communication from Western University - Canada will guide you to a successful career in journalism and/or communications. We offer small classes, lots of contact with your teachers and technicians, and an opportunity to learn a wide range of media production skills in an extremely supportive environment.
Career Prsospects
In addition to being able to work as journalists, grads will be qualified for employment in a wide array of communications-related fields. And they will have the social media, content creation and media production skills they will need to thrive as media continue to evolve. Students interested in working with not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, and other activist groups will be particularly interested in the program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Journalism
- Communications
- Audio and Visual Storytelling Skills
- The Social Media & Digital Production Dojo
- Doing Democracy Right or Doing Right by Democracy? Ethics, Critical Theory and the Public Right to Know
- Information and Media Law
- Telling the Story Using Integrated Media
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 17 other Masters in Journalism in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year degree or equivalent and have an average of at least 70% in the last two years of full-time study.
- The Admissions Panel assumes the entrance essay provided by applicants is entirely their own work and is an accurate reflection of their writing ability.
- Biographical information
- Contact information
- Statement of academic intent
- Electronic transcripts from Ontario universities/colleges
- Professional background
- Referee information
- Proficiency in English Scores
- Application fee
- List of publications
- References
Tuition Fee
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International
23058 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11529 CAD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9028 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4514 CAD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.