BA/BS in Communication - Journalism and Digital Media at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Journalism programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,428 per credit (CAD 704 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Journalism
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 704 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,428 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Communication in Journalism and Digital Media is a four-year degree delivered on campus at Mount Royal's Lincoln Park location in Calgary. Students learn to research, report and produce stories across audio, video, print and digital platforms, developing skills in reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and digital design. The program includes a 12-week supervised work placement with media organizations and gives students access to industry-standard digital publishing and podcasting studios, with an emphasis on practical skills alongside professional experience. Coursework also addresses journalism's ethical and social responsibilities. Admission requires English Language Arts 30-1 at a minimum of 60% and Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 at a minimum of 50%. The program suits students aiming to become multimedia journalists, content creators, podcasters or communications professionals who want to tell stories across multiple platforms.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Alberta high school requires five Grade 12 courses, including English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum 60%) and Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 (minimum 50%), plus three further courses from Groups A, B or C. Post-secondary transfer applicants are assessed on GPA and required high school courses, which vary by program, and mature applicants need at least two Grade 12 courses, with some programs requiring more. Applicants whose first language is not English must complete any English course required for the program and meet Mount Royal's institution-wide English Language Proficiency requirement, met by, among other options, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 per band, TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 per section (4.5 overall with at least 4.0 per band for tests taken from January 21, 2026), PTE Academic 58 with at least 55 per area, CAEL 70 with at least 60 per band, or Duolingo English Test 120. The Fall 2026 early admission period ran October 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026, with ongoing admission by program space through August 31, 2026. No portfolio or interview is required for this program.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to MRU: for the Fall 2026 cycle (the most recently published, as MRU had not yet posted Fall 2027 dates) the early-admission window ran 1 October 2025 to 1 February 2026, ongoing admission by space continued to 31 August 2026, and final transcripts were due 1 August 2026; Winter 2026 entry closed 15 December 2025 and Spring 2026 opened 1 October 2025 with documents due 15 April 2026. International applicants must apply by 1 May 2026, with documents due 15 May 2026. Competitive programs such as Nursing, Midwifery and Interior Design fill within the early-admission window and effectively close by 1 February. Admission runs first-qualified, space-available after the early window rather than on one fixed date, and is not described as rolling indefinitely. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
