Master of Journalism (January Entry)

Program Format

Delivery Format: Primarily In-Person, with option to study off campus in summer of first year and winter of second year.
Enrollment Options: Full-time
Standard Duration: 16 months or longer without scheduled breaks

Fee Information

Fee Format: Per-Course Fee
International Tuition Fee: Payable based on non-thesis rate and credit hours of registration.

Program Overview

January Admission is for applicants who have a journalism degree or deep work experience in the field

The Master of Journalism offered jointly by Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College prepares students to tell in-depth, evidence-based stories to the public. The degree focuses on storytelling, reporting practice and methods of journalism research. Graduates will have the skills to enter a newsroom or any field that requires advanced analytical and communication skills.

Students begin the program with an introduction to standards of ethical and legal conduct, alongside research, interviewing and storytelling skills in audio, video and text. They sharpen their journalism skills in text and images by completing a workshop in news reporting for online platforms.

As they progress through the program, they delve into advanced research skills, data journalism techniques and contemporary issues in the profession. They learn visual storytelling methods and gain an understanding of the business environment for journalism while taking two electives to build their subject matter expertise.

In their second year, students will complete a professional project under the supervision of faculty. This research-intensive, visually compelling feature demonstrates the student’s ability to explore an important story in the public interest. The professional project is a significant component of the degree requirement and the centerpiece of the student’s portfolio.