University of King's College | Bachelor of Journalism 2016–17

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM One-Year Program

ONE-YEAR BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM You can find our alumni in newsrooms around the world.

They cover community news, politics, arts, crime and events that change the world. They produce science programs, edit sports magazines and create feature documentaries. Some use their journalism skills to succeed in law, advertising, politics, fiction writing and other professions.

If you see yourself as a storyteller, and if you have already completed one degree, then the King’s Bachelor of Journalism is the place for you.

Our faculty work closely with students, helping them use solid journalism to tell engaging stories online, on air and on paper. All of our journalism faculty bring real-world experience to their jobs; they have won national awards, written authoritative texts and continue to practice their craft. Students in the one-year Bachelor of Journalism program don’t just learn technology and technique. They learn to think like journalists; to follow their curiosity, to ask questions, to see the world in terms of a story and to communicate it clearly.

As a Bachelor of Journalism graduate you will have a professional portfolio and the skills to work as a reporter or editor. You may also choose to use your skills in any profession or career that calls on you to communicate well, to analyze and explain complex issues and to connect with other people. signalhfx.ca | ukings.ca

WHAT IT COSTS For academic year 2016-17. Subject to change for 2017-18

CANADIAN STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tuition Residence Caution Deposit Gown Deposit Meal Plan

$ 11,145.00 $ 7,729.00 $ 300.00 $ 100.00 $ 4,063.00**

Total

$ 23,337.00 CAD

Tuition $ 11,145.00 Intl. Differential Fee $ 8,964.00 Health Plan $ 491.00 Residence $ 7,729.00 Caution Deposit $ 300.00 Gown Deposit $ 100.00 Meal Plan $ 4,063.00** **

Freedom Meal Plan. Other plans also avail.

Total

$ 32,792.00 CAD

OVERVIEW

INTERNSHIP

APPLICATIONS

The Bachelor of Journalism is a one-year intensive degree program that prepares you for the working world. It can also serve as the first year of our two-year Master of Journalism degree.

You will complete your Bachelor of Journalism program with a mandatory fourweek internship at an approved news media outlet of your choice. Students are welcome to pursue their internships internationally.

Canadian/US Applicants: Early Admission and Scholarship Deadline: February 15th Regular Admission and Final Deadline: June 1st

STRUCTURE Basic Training Your first eight weeks are spent in basic training where you will learn research, writing and reporting skills for broadcast, online and print journalism.

Courses include: Journalism Research, Reporting Fundamentals, Broadcast Writing and Reporting, and Journalism and Society. Students must pass all Basic Training requirements to proceed to the following workshops.

Workshops Your program continues with three workshops lasting six weeks each.

Students choose a Digital Reporting Workshop, plus two other workshops including: Radio, Television, Investigative, Magazine or Creative Non-Fiction*

If you have any questions concerning your application or the program please contact the Registrar’s office at 1-902-422-1271 or email admissions@ukings.ca. You can find us online at ukings.ca/journalism. Examples of student work can be found at signalhfx.ca *List is not exhaustive. Please contact the journalism department for a complete list. Not all workshops are offered every year.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS You must have an undergraduate degree with a ‘B’ average or higher from an accredited university. Your degree may be in any subject or discipline other than journalism.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Scholarships available to Bachelor of Journalism students, including awards specific to African-Canadian and Aboriginal students, range from $2,000 to $9,000 CAD. Students may also apply for King’s bursaries of up to $2,500 CAD.

International Applicants: Early Admission and Scholarship Deadline: December 31st Regular and Final Deadline: December 31st International Applicants International Students may be required to enrol in the King’s Journalism University Bridging Program and/or the King’s Journalism Preparation Program, prior to the start of their degree program.

These courses help ensure our international students have the language skills and knowledge of Canadian society that they need to succeed in the program.

Please note there is only one intake period in September of each academic year for this program.