Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Digital Journalism)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$38,692/Yr
CA$38,692 /Yr
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism is a 4 years program at the University of Ottawa.
- This program is taught in English and French. So, students must opt for their language of Instruction.
- Journalism is currently undergoing a digital shift (Internet, mobile and tablet technology, data journalism), driving change in journalistic practice, and forcing practitioners to develop new skills techniques and approaches.
- With this program, students will better understand the challenges related to journalism in the Digital Age, in order to help them enter the fast-changing media industry.
- Upon graduation, students will be qualified for an exciting career as a journalist, researcher, presenter, media analyst, producer, etc.
- Courses at the department of communication will provide theoretical, analytical, and critical foundations, while courses at the college will focus on practical training.
- The International Outlook of this Program is 89.6%.
- The student to teacher ratio is 12:1 which helps increase in interaction between professors and students.
- The majority of the classes have 20 students which boost Students Performance.
- The Salary of the graduates will be between 38,322 USD - 50,358 USD.
- The Employment rate after graduation is 92.8%.
- To apply for any Scholarship a student must have at least 80% marks.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$38692 (CAD 38692) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$4420 (CAD 4420) |
| Meals | CA$5350 (CAD 5350) |
| Living Expenses | CA$2990 (CAD 2990) |
| Health Insurance | CA$504 (CAD 504) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | CA$300 (CAD 300) |
| Total Cost | CA$13564 (CAD 13564) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | CA$18080 (CAD 18080) |
| 2021 | CA$30116 (CAD 30116) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Completion of Higher secondary education with English and Mathematics as courses in them.
- The minimum marks required are 70% or marks equivalent to Grade B.
Language Requirments:
- The students must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required at the time of admission.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The students must have completed 10th and intermediate i.e 12th grade which has English courses with 70% marks.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the higher secondary education.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Actors
- Content Writer cum Editor
- Correspondent
- Editor
- Free Lance Writer
- Freelance Journalist
- Journalist
- Newspaper Reporter
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Microsoft Tuition Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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