Bachelor of Communication - Journalism and Digital Media at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Communications — Journalism and Digital Media helps you create impactful content across platforms, from podcasts to investigative stories. Gain experience in reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and digital design. With access to professional digital publishing and podcasting studios, you’ll be well-prepared for careers in multimedia journalism and communications.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Communication Studies | Department: Journalism and Digital Media | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Master the skills to research, report and publish credible stories across digital and traditional media.

Career pathways

Journalism and Digital Media graduates are ready to bring stories to life across platforms. Roles include Multimedia journalist, Communications manager, Podcast producer, Social media specialist, News reporter and editor, Policy researcher, Content creator, Grant writer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - minimum grade 50%

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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