Bachelor of Communication - Journalism and Digital Media

Create podcasts, YouTube videos and other multimedia journalism that can make a difference and hold powers to account. Learn how to write and produce stories ranging from investigative reports to sports, entertainment, science and human rights coverage. Blending theory and practice, you will gain new skills in reporting, interviewing, videography, photography, writing, editing and digital design. Through working with our top-quality digital publishing and podcasting capabilities, you will be well prepared for creative careers in media and communications.

Admission is competitive. Applicants must meet both the competitive admission average for the specific program and present specific required courses with the minimum required grades. In addition to meeting general admission requirements, admission to the Bachelor of Communication - Journalism requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents). Applicants in all admission categories must present: English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 60% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - minimum grade 50% Competitive admission average Admission to Mount Royal is competitive, meaning students with higher grades will be considered first. High School Applicant: competitive admission average will be calculated on two highest Group A courses. Mature Applicant: competitive admission average will be calculated on two highest Group A courses. Post-secondary Applicant: competitive Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated on the four most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 12 credits) completed by December 31. Final admission average High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above. Mature Applicant: must present the required courses and minimum grades listed above. Post-secondary applicant: must present a minimum admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on the eight most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits) completed by June 30. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above.