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

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 29 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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111

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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

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29380 CAD / year

≈ 29380 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9028 CAD / year

≈ 9028 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Prsospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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