Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism at Thompson Rivers University

Programme overview

The degree covers public and strategic communication, media relations, media and technology, multimedia storytelling, digital journalism, visual communication and digital design. Students choose a major in Public Relations, Media Studies or Digital Journalism.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Communication and Visual Arts | Duration: 120 credits (eight semesters; longer with co-op) | Study mode: full-time / co-op | Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

120 credits including at least one major, TRU general education requirements with a capstone course in the last 30 credits, and a maximum of 72 credits at the lower level.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as digital journalists, public relations specialists, media analysts or content producers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BC Grade 12 or Adult Dogwood or mature student status; English Studies/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73 per cent (or equivalent).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May). Not all programmes have winter and summer intakes.

Applications open October 1. Domestic deadlines: Fall (September) intake May 1, Winter (January) intake September 1, Summer (May) intake January 1, unless a programme-specific deadline applies (Respiratory Therapy Diploma and Veterinary Technology Diploma: February 1). Application fee: $34.23 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (charged at admission), $100.00 for international applicants (due at application). Fees are non-refundable.

International applicants: applications open October 1 for all intakes; Fall (September) intake open until further notice, Winter (January) intake closes November 1, Summer (May) intake closes February 1. Application fee $100, one time and non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.tru.ca/future/admissions/undergrad.html

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