Program Details

Journalism School: Thompson Rivers University Faculty: Faculty of Arts Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Journalism Description: Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers an intensive Bachelor of Journalism degree that blends theory and skill development and trains students for jobs as journalists and communication specialists. The practical side of the program focuses on writing, editing, interviewing, photography and working with new technology to produce print and online publications. The theory side of the program emphasizes ethics, media law, decision-making and critical thinking. The Degree prepares students for careers in newspapers, magazines and other news organizations or to work in the communication and media liaison departments of government agencies, corporations and non-profit and advocacy organizations. Students have the opportunity to work with professors who are experienced journalists and state of the art equipment in a program that encourages students to develop the professional and entrepreneurial skills they need to flourish in a changing media environment. The Bachelor of Journalism is expanding and will accept students into years one, two, or three of the program. Until the four-year program is officially implemented, the pathway into journalism for students entering into first or second year is to apply into the Bachelor of Arts program. Starting in the fall of 2012, students will be permitted to apply into the Bachelor of Journalism program as their major area of study. Website: Journalism at Thompson Rivers University Length: 2 Year(s) Careers: 4 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: Please contact the school for 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.