Master of Journalism - Bridging Option

The School of Journalism features state-of-the-art facilities, including hands-on access to a wide variety of media production and computing resources, including HD video cameras, DSLRs, professional lighting gear and a variety of digital audio recorders and microphones. We use Adobe Cloud applications for editing. We also offer fully equipped television and radio studios. Industry-standard print production training integrates both established and current trends in online publication. School programs emphasize critical thinking, investigative methods, professional and social responsibility and mastery of the full range of contemporary journalistic skills for both daily and long-form journalism. We achieve these objectives through a balanced mix of classroom and studio instruction. Small class sizes ensure one-on-one coaching and mentoring from experienced faculty.Those with neither an undergraduate degree in journalism nor professional experience, but who hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline must apply as undergraduate Bridging Students to complete a select list of core undergraduate journalism courses, with a minimum 70 per cent average, before applying for the master’s programs. Applicants pursuing this option are normally expected to hold a four-year undergraduate degree. Please contact the School of Journalism for further information on how to apply as a Bridging Student.

A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.Applicants with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).Letters of Recommendation: At least two official letters of recommendation are to be from persons (academics, employers) who can critically assess the applicant's ability to do research and advanced courses, and cannot be a closely associated person or another current graduate student (e.g., family member, friend, educational consultant).