Journalism (MJ)
Gain hands-on experience and critical skills to tackle the complexities of today鈥檚 media landscape.
Why choose this program?
每日大赛's Master of Journalism听program听is designed for those who want to be leaders in the field.听
The heart of the听program听is your professional project, a major, deeply researched work of journalism that you complete under the guidance of faculty and experts in the field.听听
Along the way,听you'll听learn how to research deeply using documents and data journalism techniques, how to take outstanding photographs, and how you can thrive in today's journalistic environment.
Careers
Build a versatile career in journalism and beyond. Our graduates work in听news organizations, government, communications, and other fields where strong research, data analysis, and storytelling skills are in demand.
Program options
Professional: This course-based master鈥檚 program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.
Project: Complete an in-depth, publishable piece of journalism, with mentorship and support from industry professionals.
January start option
For the January entry, you鈥檒l complete听27 credit hours听(with fees reflecting 33 due to continued registration in the project course), including core courses in听advanced reporting, the professional environment, visual storytelling, data journalism, and the business of journalism, along with approved electives to tailor your experience.
All graduate programs at 每日大赛 are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the听Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the听Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements听as well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
For a听September start, apply by听April 1 (international applicants)听辞谤听June 1 (Canadian applicants).听
For a听January start, apply by听August 31 (international applicants)听辞谤听October 31 (Canadian applicants).听
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
Two start dates with different requirements:
- September entry: four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent).听
- January entry: either a journalism undergraduate degree (or equivalent) conferred within the last 10 academic years, or professional journalists without a journalism degree who can demonstrate full-time journalism employment for five of the last seven years (or equivalent ongoing freelance work).
Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements as set by and 每日大赛.
Financial information
Questions about tuition and fees? Contact Student Accounts.
Email student.accounts@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3998.
