Journalism - BJourn
Journalism - BJourn
Degree: Bachelor of Journalism
Faculty: The Creative School
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Mid 70s1
Experiential learning: Internship available
Full-time format: 4 Year
Is this degree for you?
Society needs storytellers who can sift through the noise and produce insightful and engaging stories that make an impact on the world. Study the Journalism degree program in the heart of Toronto, search for the truth, and create insightful and engaging news stories in the core of Canada’s media industries.
Dive into reporting, investigations, storytelling and content creation techniques in text, audio, visual, virtual and social media formats. Be ahead of the curve when you graduate with intensive real-world reporting experience in one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Graduate with multimedia production skills using our leading-edge editing suites, latest media technologies and digital-first newsrooms.
$140K+
Annual scholarships and awards available
Student spotlight
Final-year Journalism students produce season 2 of ‘We Met U When…’ podcast
From interviewing sources to cutting audio clips, fourth-year Journalism students enrolled in the Advanced Podcasting and Radio Documentary class created season 2 of We Met U When…, a podcast that digs up news stories from the past to examine the impact of journalism from the subjects’ perspectives to improve best practices. In class discussions, students were encouraged to consider the power dynamics between interviewer and interviewee.
Read more: Final-year Journalism students produce Season 2 of ‘We Met U When…’ podcast
After you graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Communication and Culture (MA)
- Digital Media (MDM)
- Documentary Media (MFA)
- Media Production (MA)
- Professional Communication (MPC)
Career possibilities:
- Documentarian
- Journalist
- Magazine editor
- Marketing and communications specialist
- Podcaster
💼 Employer possibilities:
- Bell Media
- CBC
- Penguin Random House Canada
- The Athletic
- Vox
Academic requirements
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U)
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,305 - $7,798
Out-of-province students: $8,481 - $8,995
International students: $35,102 - $35,521
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st & 2nd Semester
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
- ECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
- ENG 110 Literatures Across Borders
- ENG 208 Introduction to Non-Fiction
- HIS 490 International Relations from 1945
- HST 407 Canada from 1885: The Struggle for Identity
- POG 100 People, Power and Politics
- POG 110 Power and Influence in Canadian Politics
The Creative School
The Creative School stands as a beacon of innovation. Here, creativity isn't just a skill—it's the core of everything we do, transforming learning and expanding the boundaries of what’s possible. We offer a truly transdisciplinary education that immerses students in a creative ecosystem and encourages collaboration across faculties and around the globe.
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.