Toronto Metropolitan University has developed a reputation as one of Canada’s leading institutions for professional journalism education over the last 60 years. The School of Journalism is known for its highly experienced and award-winning faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and close connections with all of Canada’s major journalistic institutions. Students in the two-year Master of Journalism program receive rigorous and intensive preparation for professional work in newspapers, broadcasting, magazines or digital journalism. They learn how to report stories to professional standards, while gaining a sophisticated understanding of journalism’s historic mission and its present-day possibilities, learning advanced research skills, embracing innovation, and focusing on the challenges of covering Canada’s largest, most diverse and most dynamic city. Toronto Metropolitan University’s location makes it the ideal place to lay the foundations for a career as a journalistic leader.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 73 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have: a four-year honours Bachelor's degree, or equivalent; and a minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.33 (B), or equivalent, in the final half of the program. Although previous journalism experience is not a prerequisite for admission, students who have previously done journalistic work are strongly encouraged to submit clippings or other examples for assessment. Students who already have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism are advised to contact the program office prior to applying to the MJ program (mj@ryerson.ca or 416-979-5000 x2783). |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 105]
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| Application Notes : | If you have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, you will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of the accepted examinations listed below. Scores are valid for two years from the test date. It is important to understand that meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards. For exemption from this requirement, applicants are required to provide an official statement from their institutions Registrar's office confirming the use of English as the Medium of Instruction for the duration of their study. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.