The Program
The Master of Journalism program offers advanced professional education in journalism as practised in all major media: newspapers, magazines, broadcasting and new media. Graduates will be well prepared for employment in news organizations across Canada and beyond, or as freelancers. Students receive a thorough grounding in advanced analytical and research skills and a sophisticated understanding of the complex and fundamentally important relationship between journalism and the society in which it is practised. The program emphasizes innovative approaches to journalistic practice, preparing graduates to adapt to and lead the new developments that will change the practices of journalism over the course of their careers. Optional courses provide opportunities to specialize in specific forms of journalism and in additional subject areas. Overall, the program's goal is to combine high standards of practice and informed critical reflection in order to produce better-educated journalists and better journalism.
About
The curriculum includes rigorous and intensive studio-based courses in journalistic practice; advanced academic courses and seminars relating to journalism, including research methods; a professional internship; and the completion of a Major Project. Students will have the advantage of studying in Toronto, which is the centre of journalistic activity in Canada. Faculty members have extensive, high-level journalistic experience and a wide network of contacts among working journalists at all levels, which will substantially enrich graduates' educational experience and employment prospects.
“Melding skill building with a new understanding of technological trends and ethical duties, the MJ program has changed the kind of writer I am.”
Admissions
Study journalism and change the world. Search for the truth and create insightful and engaging news stories. Cultivate transferable and marketable skills in interviewing, critical thinking and research. Learn to put current events in context, and understand key issues and trends. Develop professional writing and storytelling techniques for text, audio, visual and social-media formats.
Student and Alumni Showcase
In this age of information, there has never been a greater need to dispel rumours and misinformation, and to present an accurate picture of the world. Our graduates’ research, interviewing, critical thinking and communication skills and entrepreneurial focus help them thrive in diverse career sectors. Feel free to explore the pages below, and get an idea of what you could do when you decide to study Journalism.
