Master of Journalism

For more than 20 years, we have offered one of the best Master of Journalism (MJ) programs in the country. In our program, you will work with talented faculty whose professional reputations are unmatched in the country. The School of Journalism and Communication provides two points of entry into the MJ program – Year One or Year Two. A Collaborative Specialization in African Studies is available. Most applicants will be admitted to Year One of the two-year program. The first year provides intensive foundational training in print, broadcast and online journalism, alongside courses on journalism law, journalism theory, professional practices and reporting methods. In the second year, students combine media- and/or subject-specific workshop courses with electives and specialized seminars designed to complement their capstone Master’s Research Project. The second point of entry is for students with prior journalistic experience or credentials who will be admitted directly into Year Two. They will normally pursue the Journalism Studies completion option, or a path of coursework selected in consultation with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies, which will include a thesis or master’s research project, as appropriate.