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Master of Journalism (Specialization in African Studies) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.Journalism with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies is a two-year, 8.0-credit professional master's program from Carleton's School of Journalism and Communication.

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: School of Journalism and Communication  |  Duration: 8.0 credits over two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

First year combines AFRI 5000 African Studies as a Discipline, AFRI 5800, and journalism courses such as Journalism in a Changing Society, Journalism, Race and Diversity, Introduction to Reporting, Broadcast Journalism Laboratory, Journalism Law and In-Depth Reporting Seminar, plus African Studies electives. Second year includes the M.Journalism Research Project in the specialization.

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Entry requirements

The School of Journalism and Communication provides two points of entry into the Master of Journalism program – Year One or Year Two. Most applicants will be admitted to Year One of the two-year M.Journalism program; however, some may qualify for admission to Year Two. A committee chaired by the Supervisor of Graduate Studies will determine the admissibility of each applicant. For admission to Year One of the M.Journalism program, applicants must hold an honour's bachelor's degree or the equivalent, with, normally, B+ or better in the honours subject and B- or higher overall. A limited number of spaces will be made available for direct admission to Year Two of the M. Journalism program. Students must normally possess one of the following qualifications to be considered for this admission option: a B.Journalism (Honours) or the equivalent; a degree in another discipline from a recognized university plus at least five years of professional experience in journalism; substantial professional journalism experience of a high standard. Note: Students with prior journalistic experience or credentials who are admitted directly into Year Two will normally pursue the Journalism Studies completion option, or a path of coursework selected in consultation with the Supervisor of Graduate Studie

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

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