Master of Arts [M.A] (Media in Journalism & Communication)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$21,352 /Yr
CA$29,656 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $21352 (CAD 29656) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $8829 (CAD 12262) |
| Total Cost | $8829 (CAD 12262) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $13941 (CAD 19362) |
| 2021 | $5987 (CAD 8315) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Ouac Application Deadlines For Fall 2025 Intake | |
- M.A Media in Journalism & Communication at Western University is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 2-year.
- Ranked 4th in Canada’s best universities by student satisfaction in Maclean’s Rankings 2020.
- Their new Master of Media in Journalism & Communication will allow students to move seamlessly among journalism, communications, and other media careers. They have taken the best features of their previous program a tradition of great storytelling and ethical journalism and added more.
- In addition to being able to work as journalists, students will be qualified for employment in a wide array of communications-related fields. And students will have the strategic thinking, content creation and media production skills students will need to thrive as the media landscape changes.
- The Student to ratio is 24:1.
- The Employment rate of Western University is 91%.
- Students can apply for scholarship programs initiated by the Government of Canada up to 40,664 USD per year.
- The living cost range in Canada is 4,500 USD – 10,800 per year.
- The average salary goes up to 64,500 USD after completing this program.
- Students have career opportunities to work as:
- Advertising copywriter.
- Digital copywriter.
- Market researcher.
- Multimedia specialist.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete a science bachelor’s honors degree in computer science or a highly related discipline.
- Or, bachelor's (4-year, honors degree) or equivalent from a recognized degree-granting institution.
- GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 2 years of study is required to be eligible for this program.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed graduation in B.Sc.(H) Computer Science or B.Sc. Applied Physical Sciences with Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Or, completed a B.Sc (General) degree from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- 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 your experience and skills.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
- Exam scores like GMAT, GRE are to be submitted.
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Career and Placement after Course
After completing this program students have job opportunities in:
- Advertising copywriter.
- Digital copywriter.
- Market researcher.
- Multimedia specialist.
- Public relations officer.
- Science writer.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 14,525/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 14,400/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Students applying for admission in the master programs of Western University must have a minimum of 70% overall average in the last 2 full-time years of the undergraduate degree. Besides the GPA requirement there are certain program-specific requirements as well.