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BJ Journalism (Combined Honours) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

BJ Journalism (Combined Honours) is a 20.0-credit undergraduate degree programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar, offered by the School of Journalism and Communication (Faculty of Public and Global Affairs).

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: School of Journalism and Communication  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 20.0 credits. Required courses include Foundations: Journalism in Context (JOUR 1001), Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society (JOUR 1002), Fundamentals of Reporting (JOUR 2201), Civics for Journalists (JOUR 2203).

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Entry requirements

An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Admission is based on the Ontario high school system; the cut-off average is set each year per programme. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include 4U English. The Bachelor of Journalism with a Concentration in Health Sciences must also include one 4U Math, and either 4U Chemistry or 4U Biology. Note: Students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field are not eligible to apply for the B.J. (Honours) program. These students should consult the information on the Master of Journalism or the Master of Arts in Communication in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.

Main intake: Fall (September). January 2027 term is also open for applications.

Applications go through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which opens in September 2026; international applicants may also apply directly through Carleton360. January 2027 term: apply by 15 October 2026 (transcripts from outside Canada/US) or 15 November 2026 (transcripts from Canada/US). Fall 2027: 15 January 2027 deadline for Ontario secondary school students applying via OUAC; 1 April 2027 main deadline for international applicants (transcripts from outside Canada/US); 1 June 2027 general deadline for applicants with Canada/US transcripts. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (1 March 2027 for programme-specific deadlines).

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