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Bachelor of Journalism

University of Prince Edward Island

  • Charlottetown, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Prince Edward Island campus

About the program

An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Journalism to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
  • Interviewing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Features writer
  • Video journalist
  • Broadcast journalist
  • News editor
  • Producer
  • Social media journalist

Curriculum

  • Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
  • Interviewing
  • Multimedia)
  • Technology including AI tools
  • Law and ethics with media
  • Power and propaganda
  • And a dissertation or major project. Students produce features
  • Social video and podcasts.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Grade 12 university-preparatory average of at least 70% (12 years of schooling for international applicants)
  • Professional programmes (Nursing
  • Education
  • Radiography
  • Engineering) have their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 university-preparatory (or equivalent: 12 years of elementary and secondary education with high school diploma, Senior Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or other matriculation), Country-specific requirements and course equivalents apply.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines ( international deadlines are set yearly
  2. Email inte@upei. Ca. Apply online at and pay the application fee (50 CAD). Send official transcripts via MyCreds
  3. My eQuals or Digitary
  4. or to registrar@upei. Ca. Add any programme supplements listed in your portal. After approval
  5. Pay the 3
  6. 000 CAD deposit to receive the full letter of admission. Apply to IRCC for a study permit with the letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,655 CAD
Application fee$50 CAD
Deposit$3,700 CAD

Program details

CampusCharlottetown
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value141
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.