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A world-class leader in journalism education

In Journalism at The Creative School, students are taught to search for truth, tell compelling stories and become engaged and informed citizens. Through coursework and hands-on experience, they gain the ability to put current events in context, understand global issues and sharpen their storytelling skills across platforms. They graduate with marketable skills in communication, critical thinking and research, making them highly sought after by employers from many industries and professions.


Programs

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Journalism / 4-year Program

  • Journalistic technique & approaches
  • News reporting & production
  • Feature writing
  • Non-fiction writing
  • Information visualization
  • International relations
  • Microeconomics
  • Politics & public administration

Graduate

Master of Journalism / 2-year Program

What you’ll learn:

  • News production
  • Narrative journalism
  • Multi-platform editing
  • Story development
  • Reporting & data methods
  • Branding
  • Urban policy
  • Law & ethics for journalism

Why Journalism?

Internships and course partnerships in one of North America’s largest media and communications markets, covering local and global issues

Publishing opportunities that start in 2nd year

Access to leading-edge equipment, editing suites, digital-first newsrooms, and production studios

A 3rd year, international exchange in Europe, Asia or Australia

Journalism is about holding those in power accountable and giving voice to the underrepresented.

To ensure that this philosophy is reflected in our school, we’re working to increase BIPOC representation within our faculty, transform our curriculum to include critical perspectives and histories from marginalized communities, and promote an organizational culture where discrimination and racism have no place.


Hands-on learning = employable skills


With intensive reporting experience in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in Canada, Journalism students graduate ahead of the curve, ready to thrive in a wide range of industries.

Fields Journalism grads have pursued

  • Television, radio, newspapers, magazines & digital journalism
  • Arts, sports and fashion media
  • Research
  • Communications & public relations
  • Government policy & international development

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You belong at
The Creative School

As a Journalism student, you'll be part of The Creative School, a dynamic faculty offering 27 degree programs in media, design and creative industries. Through global experiences and transdisciplinary opportunities, our students emerge as some of the most in demand and employable graduates anywhere.

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