Journalism - Bachelor of Communication Studies at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 293 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 293 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Journalism is a major within MacEwan University's Bachelor of Communication Studies, developing writing, research, reporting, and digital media production skills. Students can specialize in areas such as online digital storytelling, television production, arts and culture reporting, feature writing, current affairs reporting, or investigative reporting, with Years 3 and 4 offering options in news gathering, digital media production, or film studies. All students complete a work-integrated learning component that provides practical newsroom or industry experience. The 120-credit degree follows a four-year suggested course sequence combining the Journalism major with the Bachelor of Communication Studies core. Students entering year two are required to have a Mac laptop and program-specified software. The program suits students pursuing careers in print, broadcast, and digital journalism, or further study in media and communications.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission requires ELA 30-1 and four additional subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with a minimum overall average of 65 percent and no course grade below 50 percent; applicants with 9 or more post-secondary credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0. Mature applicants (20 or older) need ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 percent, or equivalent university-level English. All applicants must meet MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section) for tests before January 21, 2026 or 4.5 overall/per section from that date, Duolingo English Test 115, CAEL 70 overall (60 per band), or PTE Academic 59 overall (56 per band).
