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PGDip in DESS en journalisme

Université de Montréal

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PGDip in DESS en journalisme at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Journalism programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Journalism
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This postgraduate diploma provides advanced professional training in journalism for graduates of other disciplines who wish to enter the field. The 30-credit programme runs full-time or part-time, with day and evening courses at the Montreal campus; full-time completion takes a minimum of two trimesters, with up to four years allowed from initial enrollment, and course offerings span a minimum of three trimesters. An optional internship is available for students who wish to gain newsroom experience alongside coursework. Coursework builds practical reporting, writing, and editorial skills alongside professional and ethical grounding in journalism practice, covering research, interviewing, and production methods used across news media. Graduates are prepared for reporting, editorial, and production roles across print, broadcast, and digital news organizations, and the credential can also support a transition into journalism from another discipline.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and submit a letter of intent or motivation and a curriculum vitae.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en journalisme award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Journalism on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en journalisme take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en journalisme cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en journalisme be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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