Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) Program
The Bachelor of Journalism program聽at 杏吧原创 is a four-year Honours program.
You must earn聽20.0 credits to obtain a BJ degree. Of those,聽8.0 are mandatory journalism courses.
In addition, there is a Canadian history requirement worth 1.0聽credit.
Of your remaining 11.0 credits, 4.0 must be from a field聽other than journalism – and 7.0 are open. This means you can choose electives from journalism and/or follow your interests in other programs.
Many students opt to study “Journalism Plus” – in other words, they pursue a Combined Honours degree.
Others may opt for our new Bachelor of Journalism with a Concentration in Health Sciences.
For additional program requirements and course descriptions check the聽
Apprenticeships Program
Our聽apprenticeships program gives you the opportunity for “real world” work.聽It will help you build your portfolio and make professional contacts that will enhance聽your career聽prospects.
BJ students in third and聽fourth year are eligible.
Journalism Plus: Combine Journalism with other disciplines for a Combined Honours or other degrees
BJ students who want to pursue more intensive studies in other disciplines can opt to do a Combined Honours degree, a , or the Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities (Great Books) degree.
For a Combined Honours degree, you will take all the mandatory courses for the Journalism degree PLUS the mandatory courses in聽the other discipline.
Here are some of the programs you can pair with聽Journalism for your Combined Honours degree:
| African Studies | European and Russian Studies | Linguistics |
| Anthropology | Film Studies | Music |
| Art History | French | Philosophy |
| Biology | Geography | Political Science |
| Canadian Studies | Greek and Roman Studies | Psychology |
| Communication Studies | History | Religion |
| 聽Economics (or聽Applied) | Human Rights | Sociology |
| 听贰苍驳濒颈蝉丑 | Law | Women’s and Gender Studies |
Additional program requirements and course descriptions are in the .
Bachelor of Journalism with a Concentration in Health Sciences
This is a unique program, not offered anywhere else in Canada.
And it’s an important one.
The need for ongoing research, new methods of healthcare delivery and ways to mitigate the influence of climate change on the spread of disease and environmental health is of concern to all global citizens.
As a science journalist, you will be able to interpret the rapidly changing scientific landscape, adding a historical, ethical and political context to the scientific information in ways that speak to people directly.
Be cutting edge. Be a science journalist. Help change the world.
Program requirements and course descriptions are in the .
Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities (Great Books)
The Bachelor of Humanities is 杏吧原创’s unique Great Books program. Students immerse themselves in the profound power of human thought, culture and creativity through the world’s most influential books and artworks, uncovering big ideas in history, philosophy, literature, art, music and politics. This nationally recognized program offers lively discussion and debate, small class sizes, overseas travel opportunities and a tight-knit community of students and faculty.
How to join us
- Ontario High School Students
If you are presently finishing your last year of high school you must obtain your Personal Access Information (login information) from your guidance office before applying online through the . - Ontario High School Graduates and Canadian High School Students
Apply online at the . - U.S. and International Students
United States high school students, international students, and international Baccalaureate students, please see information on how to apply on聽杏吧原创 University鈥檚 .