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Journalism: Bachelor's Degree
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Program Start DateSeptember, January, May
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Campuses
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Length4 years
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Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)$5,600 (Year One) -
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$1,000-$2,000 (Year One)
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Credential Granted
- Bachelor's Degree
- University Course Transfer
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Face-to-Face
Learning Method Option:
- Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
- Online: Program is fully delivered online
- Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
- Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus
Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out TRU's financial aid and awards page.
Application Deadline Advice
TRU begins accepting applications in October. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is strongly recommended.
Verify with the institution for specific dates.
Application Fee: $31.64 (domestic); $100 (international)
1) Program Admission Requirements
Academic (minimum grade)
Option A.
1. One of:
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Minimum 19 years of age
OR
1. Completion of 60 post-secondary credits; 48 credits of which must be journalism credits (assessed individually by the department Chair)
Non-Academic (all applicants)
1. Personal statement (500 word or less)
Admission Advice
1. Most students enter into the Bachelor of Journalism program at the first year and complete four years of study in the program. Alternatively, students may transfer into the program at the 3rd year level (advanced entry option).
2. Advanced Entry Option: Students may transfer into the program after completing credits of post-secondary study and, depending on the number of transfer credits, students will be assessed on an individual basis. Admission is competitive; preference is given to those whose post-secondary studies show evidence of strong writing skills; a good understanding of Canadian history, politics, and economy; strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities; good oral communication and interpersonal skills; a basic understanding of visual design; and a general familiarity with computers.
3. Contact a TRU academic advisor if you have any questions about the admission requirements for this program.
4. If you intend to transfer to TRU from other institutions, please check the BC Transfer Guide to ensure that your courses will transfer.
2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy TRU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
If your first language is not English and wish to enter academic programs without attending ESL courses, you must provide one of the following (minimum scores):
- TOEFL iBT = score of 88 overall, with no section below 20
- TOEFL paper-based = 570 overall, with a 4.5 on the TWE (Test of Written English)
- TOEFL computer based = 230 overall, with 4.5 on Essay
- IELTS = score of 6.5, with no bands below 6.0
- MELAB = score of 81
- CanTEST = score of 4.5 with no component below 4.0
- CAEL = score of 70, with no subset below 60
- Duolingo = score of 110 (accepted on a temporary basis, applicable to applications received before August 31, 2022)
Verify with the institution directly
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
TRU programs generally require BC high school graduation or equivalent. Exceptions to this requirement are shown in the program admission requirements.
You may have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you have completed:
- the BC Adult Graduation (Adult Dogwood) diploma, or
- the General Education Diploma (GED)
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.
Out-of-Province
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.
BC Transfer Student
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Campus. Please refer to TRU's Transfer Credit web page. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.
Once you apply to TRU, and submit your official transcripts, you will be automatically assessed for transfer credit.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Campus. Please refer to TRU's Transfer Credit web page. Once you apply to TRU, and submit your official transcripts, you will be automatically assessed for transfer credit.
Mature Student
For admission purpose, mature students are defined as any applicant of at least 19 years of age who has not graduated from high school. Students classified as mature may have the grade-level admission requirement waived, for example grade 11, grade 12, etc., but they are still required to meet a program’s other admission requirements and all course pre-requisites.
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for TRU-Campus.
International Student
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
How to Apply
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