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Master of Journalism and Communication
- London, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
4-year Chinese-medium doctoral programme in journalism and communication on the University Town campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate an original research problem in Journalism and Communication. Evaluate specialist literature and select rigorous methodologies to investigate the research question. Disseminate research findings with awareness of methodological limitations and research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Journalist
- Communications professional
Curriculum
- 4-year Chinese-medium doctoral programme in journalism and communication. The prospectus lists the discipline without separate research directions or module names. Admission requires a study or research plan
- two recommendation letters and a pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor
- module details are .
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year degree or equivalent and have an average of at least 70% in the last two years of full-time study. Students entering the MMJC must have mastered basic writing skills
- Including grammar
- Syntax
- the ability to conceptualize and articulate ideas in writing.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV
Language tests
- IELTS 8
- TOEFL iBT 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Referee contact details
- Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
- Program-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
- non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
- enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
- statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
- then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to [email protected].
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,584 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | $66,032 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Information and Media Studies |
| Department | Journalism and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $42,584 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The deposit is $66,032 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 8, TOEFL iBT 5.5.