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Journalism Programs in Canada
Are you curious and love learning new things about people, places and things? Do you read newspapers and follow local, national and international current events? Can you work under pressure and meet important deadlines? Are you an effective communicator with strong writing skills? If you have answered yes to these questions you may have what it takes to be a journalist.
Journalists research and report on news and information for newspapers, magazines, television and the Internet. Journalism is a dynamic career with a variety of exciting fields including Current Events, Columns, Sports, Fashion, Travel and Entertainment. As well, many companies hire trained journalists to work in Communications, Media and Public Relations departments.
Canadian institutions offer exceptional journalism training. Whether you are interested in learning how to be a print journalist, TV reporter or Web reporter, or whether you want to earn a Diploma, Bachelor or Master’s degree, there is an institution and a program just right for you. Studying journalism in Canada will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you will need to be successful globally.
Journalists research and report on news and information for newspapers, magazines, television and the Internet. Journalism is a dynamic career with a variety of exciting fields including Current Events, Columns, Sports, Fashion, Travel and Entertainment. As well, many companies hire trained journalists to work in Communications, Media and Public Relations departments.
Canadian institutions offer exceptional journalism training. Whether you are interested in learning how to be a print journalist, TV reporter or Web reporter, or whether you want to earn a Diploma, Bachelor or Master’s degree, there is an institution and a program just right for you. Studying journalism in Canada will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you will need to be successful globally.
Canadian Institutions Offering Journalism Programs
| School | Program |
| BCIT | Broadcast Journalism TV Broadcast Journalism Radio Broadcast Journalism |
| Cambrian College | Journalism Print |
| Camosun College | Broadcast Journalism Applied Communication Program |
| Capilano College | Journalism |
| Carleton University | Journalism |
| College of North Atlantic | Journalism |
| Concordia University | Journalism |
| Fanshawe College | Broadcast Journalism Broadcast Journalism - TV News |
| Humber College | Journalism |
| Kwantlen University College | Journalism |
| Langara College | Journalism Journalism Department International Student Information |
| Mount Royal College | Communications Studies Journalism Communications Journalism |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | Journalism |
| University College of Cariboo | Journalism |
| University of Regina | Journalism |
| University of Victoria | Writing and Journalism |
| York University: | Communications Programs |