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Bachelor of Journalism and Creative Writing

Trent University

Oshawa, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Journalism and creative writing degree at Durham GTA with a full-year work placement.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Journalism and Creative Writing
Solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Students learn to research
Write
Produce.

Career outcomes

Journalist
Content Creator
Editor
Social Media Manager
Author

Curriculum

Students learn to research
Write
Produce and share stories across platforms
Combining journalism
Creative writing and digital storytelling. The final year includes a full-year field placement
A Journalism Capstone and a Publishing Workshop
Producing a portfolio of published work. Options include Climate Communication.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma with the programme prerequisites
Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
Other education systems have their own minimums
English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Passport or identification document
Completed application form.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
Winter (January) 15 November
Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,641 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$7,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	Durham GTA
Faculty or school	Humanities & Social Sciences
Department	Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.