Bachelor of Journalism and Media (Honours) at University of King's College

Starting September 2027, this four-year honours degree replaces the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) and admits students directly from high school as well as transfers from other programs and universities.

Faculty: School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (starting Fall 2027)  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 covers journalism principles and practice plus related electives (history, economics, History of Science and Technology) or the Foundation Year Program; year 2 covers ethics and law, Indigenous peoples and media, reporting, photography, video, audio and advanced interviewing plus 12 credit hours in arts/science/social science; year 3 covers advanced research, data storytelling and electives such as investigative journalism, podcasting, AI and journalism, and fake-news verification; year 4 includes a media internship, an Honours Project, a professional practice seminar and workshops, with a Combined Honours option pairing journalism with another subject. Students publish in The Signal from second year.

Career pathways

Reporting, editing and producer roles in news, plus public service, media production, and marketing and communications roles. A cited 2026 alumni survey found graduates often land jobs closely related to their studies, with 84% feeling well prepared for graduate or professional study.

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