Public Communication - Journalism (Master's) is a master's degree in Communication Studies programme taught at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 934 per credit (CAD 134 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 134 / credit
International tuition: CAD 934 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This master's programme trains students to report the news accurately and rigorously, with particular attention to international and scientific issues. It combines communication theory with practical journalism training delivered through coursework, seminars and hands-on work using the faculty's newsroom, student newspaper and radio and television facilities. The programme totals 45 credits and is normally completed over two years of full-time study. Most courses are delivered on campus, with some offered at a distance, in hybrid format, or comodally. Admission is offered for the fall term only. It leads to a Master of Arts in public communication with a journalism concentration, preparing graduates for careers in print, broadcast, digital and multimedia journalism.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in communication with 30 credits in journalism, a bachelor's degree in another field combined with a 30-credit certificate in journalism, or a combination of studies and at least one year of relevant journalism experience deemed sufficient by the programme director. A minimum cumulative average of 3.00 on a 4.33 scale (or equivalent) is required. Applicants submit a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter of two to three pages, and two reference reports. Non-francophone applicants must score at least 600/699 on the TCF test with at least 14/20 on written expression, or pass course FLS-2093 with a grade of C or higher.
