Overview

Throughout the Communication and Digital Journalism degree from Thompson Rivers University you will embrace studies in public and strategic communication, media relations, media and technology, multimedia storytelling, digital journalism, visual communication, and digital design.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 09.0702). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Career opportunities:

Public relations: Private and public sector organizations hire people to plan and carry out communication and public relations activities. Employers regularly look for people with university degrees in communication or journalism to produce content and develop strategic approaches to communication for their organization.

Media studies careers: Digital and media literacy are in demand across a broad range of public and private sectors, as organizations looks for people able to manage these competencies in the current media landscape. You will find opportunities in further study, within the media industry, as well as other sectors negotiating the relationships of media, technology, and communication.

Digital journalism careers: The field of journalism is changing but the need for engaging and ethical storytelling in the public interest is not going away. You will find opportunities across both traditional and non-traditional, public and private, areas of journalistic storytelling.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical Writing

Digital Imaging and Editing

Research Methods in Communication

Travel Media

Advanced Professional Communication

Studies in Communication, Film and Digital Production

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 32 other Bachelors in Journalism in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Competitive admission

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
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Tuition Fees

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26250 CAD / year

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4860 CAD / year

≈ 4860 CAD / year

Additional Details

Fees for four courses per semester.

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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Funding

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