Program Overview

Introduction to the Journalism Program

The Journalism program at Toronto Metropolitan University is a two-year Master of Journalism degree that provides students with rigorous and intensive preparation for professional work in newspapers, broadcasting, magazines, or digital journalism. The program is known for its highly experienced and award-winning faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and close connections with major journalistic institutions.

Program Overview

Format and Degree Earned

• Format: Full-time
• Degree Earned: Master of Journalism

Program Description

The program focuses on teaching students how to report stories to professional standards, while gaining a sophisticated understanding of journalism's historic mission and its present-day possibilities. Students learn advanced research skills, embrace innovation, and focus on the challenges of covering Canada's largest, most diverse, and most dynamic city.

Admissions Information

Admission Requirements

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
• Statement of interest
• Resumé/CV
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Portfolio (optional)
• English language proficiency requirement

Application Deadline

Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to provide students with essential skills to tell stories for audiences across all platforms, with a sophisticated understanding of journalism's historic missions and present-day possibilities. For their major research project, students will complete a substantial piece of journalism, demonstrating advanced research skills and mastery of the chosen medium.

Internship

The School of Journalism places and supervises senior students in professional internships at various media outlets, including:

• The Globe and Mail
• Toronto Star
• CBC (digital, television, and radio)
• CTV
• Spacing
• And more

Producing the News

During their final year, students will work at one of the school's two major publications: On The Record or the Review of Journalism, an award-winning magazine and online publication.

Faculty and Research Areas

The faculty includes experienced and award-winning journalists with research areas such as:

• Scholarship of teaching and learning
• Electoral coverage
• Media bias
• Gender issues
• Fake news

Funding and Financial Support

Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards, and stipends. There are additional funding sources internal and external available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.

Research and Academic Environment

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as research centres, institutes, and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. The close connections with industry, government, and community partners provide opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.