Overview

This integrated Journalism and Creative Writing degree-diploma programme at Trent University Durham GTA, offered in collaboration with Durham College, gives students the opportunity to develop career-ready skills in journalism, social media, and content creation.

Key Facts

In just four years, you will graduate with a university degree in Media Studies with an Option in Creative Writing and a college diploma in Journalism/Mass Media. Spend your first year on Trent’s Durham campus in the Greater Toronto Area, building foundational skills in writing and critical thinking. Years two and three are mostly spent at Durham College, developing practical skills in journalism and broadcasting in modern facilities.

With immersive courses and hands-on field placements you will learn the techniques and strategies to create engaging content, fine-tune your writing ability, and cultivate leadership, project planning, and collaborative skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Society
The Digital World
Creative Non-Fiction
Critical Practice
Broadcast Production
Print and Web Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

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National students: Apply through OUAC

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peterborough, Canada

Disciplines

Creative Writing Journalism 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

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

International Baccalaureate (IB) Requirements: IB Diploma:

Minimum overall score of 26 (including bonus points) in IB diploma*.
English Language A with a minimum grade of 4 satisfies English requirement. English B with a strong grade may also be accepted. See the English Language Proficiency requirements for acceptable tests and exemptions if you do not have the required course/grade as per above.
See the admission chart for program specific requirements. Prerequisite courses can be presented at Standard and/or Higher Level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36093 CAD / year

≈ 36093 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

9523 CAD / year

≈ 9523 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 6,118.48 CAD per year

Living costs

Peterborough

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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