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Bachelor of Communication Studies - Journalism MacEwan University, Canada
CAD 24480
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
86
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The major in Journalism provides students with a strong set of writing, research, reporting, and digital media production skills. Option courses let students specialize based on their interests: online digital storytelling, television production, arts and culture reporting, feature writing, current affairs reporting, or investigative reporting.
Bachelor of Communication Studies
In our fast-paced world of evolving and conventional media, communication is key to interpersonal, organizational, and career success. The Bachelor of Communication Studies program provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental skills of critical thinking, writing, editing, and research. Common coursework for professional communication and journalism majors builds a foundation in language, composition, visual communication, communication theory, communication law and research methods, supported by a liberal arts framework. The courses in the majors offer depth, specialization, and choice. The minors provide additional scope and depth to your studies. The program offers many opportunities to integrate what you have learned in the classroom with real-life projects that engage the community and provide students with an enhanced learning experience. The field is forward-looking, and so is this program of studies.
Years 1 and 2 include common coursework for both professional communication and journalism majors that builds a foundation in language, composition, visual communication, communication theory, communication law, and research methods. Years 3 and 4 provide specialization in editing, strategic communication, technical communication or film studies (in the professional communication major), or in news gathering, digital media production, or film studies (in the journalism major).
Year 3 includes an ethical practice and portfolio course, followed by a professional field placement that includes BCSC 395 or BCSC 398. Students conclude year 4 with skills, experience and practical proof of their communication competency.
The Bachelor of Communication Studies program prepares students for strategic roles in business, traditional and new media, not-for-profit and public sector organizations: wherever clear, correct, and effective messages are valued. Confident in research methodology and contemporary communication theory, students are also ready for graduate studies in communication or a related field.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 70 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 21
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 56
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma with a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
- ELA 30-1
- Four subjects from Group A, B, C, or D
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
24480
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
(CAD)
10000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Scholarship Series: International
The Chancellor's Scholarship Series is awarded in the following tiers for international students entering a degree program with an admission average or admission grade point average (AGPA) of:
Chancellor’s Scholarship :
MacEwan's Automated Entrance Scholarships for international degree students are assigned in the following tiers:
- 95-100% or AGPA higher than 3.99 - Chancellor's Scholarship - $10,000-$14,000
- 90-94.99% or AGPA of 3.90-3.99 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
- 85-89.99% or AGPA of 3.70-3.89 - Provost's Scholarship - $6,000-$10,000
- 80-84.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.69 - Dean’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Criteria :
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be an international student (i.e. on a valid study permit) admitted to the Fall term;
- Be registered in at least 12 university-level credits per term in each of the Fall and Winter terms of the upcoming academic year in a degree program at MacEwan University as of the first day following the add/drop deadline in September;
- Have achieved an admission average on courses used for admission to a program within one of the scholarship ranges;
- Continue to be enrolled in the minimum required credits after the add/drop deadline for both the Fall and Winter terms.
Limitations, Clarifications, and Notes :
- This scholarship may be awarded a maximum of one (1) time in an individual's life time.
- Students in university transfer or certificate programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Should there be any dispute regarding this scholarship, final decisions rest with MacEwan International in support of the intent of the scholarship.
- To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship in the Winter term, students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Fall term and maintain 12 university-level credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms.
- If there are more qualified students than funds available, scholarships will be awarded beginning with the highest averages until funds are exhausted.
- International students are automatically assessed for eligibility; there is no application process.
- University Preparation courses and Math 099 are not university-level credits.
The number and value of scholarships will vary based on available funds and eligible students. The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal amounts across two terms (Fall and Winter).
The admission average/AGPA scholarship ranges and amounts for this scholarship are:
95-100% or AGPA higher than 3.99 - Chancellor’s Scholarship - $10,000-$14,000
Minimum value will be the initial offer value. Subject to availability of funds, some scholarship values may be increased based on admission average/AGPA. Students may also be awarded additional funds based on priority programs and priority countries.
President’s Scholarship
MacEwan's Automated Entrance Scholarships for international degree students are assigned in the following tiers:
- 95-100% or AGPA higher than 3.99 - Chancellor's Scholarship - $10,000-$14,000
- 90-94.99% or AGPA of 3.90-3.99 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
- 85-89.99% or AGPA of 3.70-3.89 - Provost's Scholarship - $6,000-$10,000
- 80-84.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.69 - Dean’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Criteria :
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be an international student (i.e. on a valid study permit) admitted to the Fall term;
- Be registered in at least 12 university-level credits per term in each of the Fall and Winter terms of the upcoming academic year in a degree program at MacEwan University as of the first day following the add/drop deadline in September;
- Have achieved an admission average on courses used for admission to a program within one of the scholarship ranges;
- Continue to be enrolled in the minimum required credits after the add/drop deadline for both the Fall and Winter terms.
Limitations, Clarifications, and Notes :
- This scholarship may be awarded a maximum of one (1) time in an individual's life time.
- Students in university transfer or certificate programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Should there be any dispute regarding this scholarship, final decisions rest with MacEwan International in support of the intent of the scholarship.
- To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship in the Winter term, students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Fall term and maintain 12 university-level credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms.
- If there are more qualified students than funds available, scholarships will be awarded beginning with the highest averages until funds are exhausted.
- International students are automatically assessed for eligibility; there is no application process.
- University Preparation courses and Math 099 are not university-level credits.
The number and value of scholarships will vary based on available funds and eligible students. The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal amounts across two terms (Fall and Winter).
The admission average/AGPA scholarship ranges and amounts for this scholarship are:
90-94.99% or AGPA of 3.90-3.99 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
Minimum value will be the initial offer value. Subject to availability of funds, some scholarship values may be increased based on admission average/AGPA. Students may also be awarded additional funds based on priority programs and priority countries.
Provost’s Scholarship
MacEwan's Automated Entrance Scholarships for international degree students are assigned in the following tiers:
- 95-100% or AGPA higher than 3.99 - Chancellor's Scholarship - $10,000-$14,000
- 90-94.99% or AGPA of 3.90-3.99 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
- 85-89.99% or AGPA of 3.70-3.89 - Provost's Scholarship - $6,000-$10,000
- 80-84.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.69 - Dean’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Criteria :
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be an international student (i.e. on a valid study permit) admitted to the Fall term;
- Be registered in at least 12 university-level credits per term in each of the Fall and Winter terms of the upcoming academic year in a degree program at MacEwan University as of the first day following the add/drop deadline in September;
- Have achieved an admission average on courses used for admission to a program within one of the scholarship ranges;
- Continue to be enrolled in the minimum required credits after the add/drop deadline for both the Fall and Winter terms.
Limitations, Clarifications, and Notes :
- This scholarship may be awarded a maximum of one (1) time in an individual's life time.
- Students in university transfer or certificate programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Should there be any dispute regarding this scholarship, final decisions rest with MacEwan International in support of the intent of the scholarship.
- To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship in the Winter term, students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Fall term and maintain 12 university-level credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms.
- If there are more qualified students than funds available, scholarships will be awarded beginning with the highest averages until funds are exhausted.
- International students are automatically assessed for eligibility; there is no application process.
- University Preparation courses and Math 099 are not university-level credits.
The number and value of scholarships will vary based on available funds and eligible students. The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal amounts across two terms (Fall and Winter).
The admission average/AGPA scholarship ranges and amounts for this scholarship are:
85-89.99% or AGPA of 3.70-3.89 - Provost's Scholarship - $6,000-$10,000
Minimum value will be the initial offer value. Subject to availability of funds, some scholarship values may be increased based on admission average/AGPA. Students may also be awarded additional funds based on priority programs and priority countries.
Dean’s Scholarship
MacEwan's Automated Entrance Scholarships for international degree students are assigned in the following tiers:
- 95-100% or AGPA higher than 3.99 - Chancellor's Scholarship - $10,000-$14,000
- 90-94.99% or AGPA of 3.90-3.99 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
- 85-89.99% or AGPA of 3.70-3.89 - Provost's Scholarship - $6,000-$10,000
- 80-84.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.69 - Dean’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Criteria :
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be an international student (i.e. on a valid study permit) admitted to the Fall term;
- Be registered in at least 12 university-level credits per term in each of the Fall and Winter terms of the upcoming academic year in a degree program at MacEwan University as of the first day following the add/drop deadline in September;
- Have achieved an admission average on courses used for admission to a program within one of the scholarship ranges;
- Continue to be enrolled in the minimum required credits after the add/drop deadline for both the Fall and Winter terms.
Limitations, Clarifications, and Notes :
- This scholarship may be awarded a maximum of one (1) time in an individual's life time.
- Students in university transfer or certificate programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Should there be any dispute regarding this scholarship, final decisions rest with MacEwan International in support of the intent of the scholarship.
- To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship in the Winter term, students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Fall term and maintain 12 university-level credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms.
- If there are more qualified students than funds available, scholarships will be awarded beginning with the highest averages until funds are exhausted.
- International students are automatically assessed for eligibility; there is no application process.
- University Preparation courses and Math 099 are not university-level credits.
The number and value of scholarships will vary based on available funds and eligible students. The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal amounts across two terms (Fall and Winter).
The admission average/AGPA scholarship ranges and amounts for this scholarship are:
80-84.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.69 - Dean’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Minimum value will be the initial offer value. Subject to availability of funds, some scholarship values may be increased based on admission average/AGPA. Students may also be awarded additional funds based on priority programs and priority countries.
The series is awarded in the following tiers for international students entering a diploma program:
President’s Scholarship
MacEwan's Automated Entrance Scholarships for international diploma students are assigned in the following tiers:
- 90-100% or AGPA of 3.90-4.00 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
- 80-89.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.89 - Provost’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Criteria :
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be an international student (i.e. on a valid study permit) admitted to the Fall term;
- Be registered in at least 12 university-level credits per term in each of the Fall and Winter terms of the upcoming academic year in a degree program at MacEwan University as of the first day following the add/drop deadline in September;
- Have achieved an admission average on courses used for admission to a program within one of the scholarship ranges;
- Continue to be enrolled in the minimum required credits after the add/drop deadline for both the Fall and Winter terms.
Limitations, Clarifications, and Notes :
- This scholarship may be awarded a maximum of one (1) time in an individual's life time.
- Students in university transfer or certificate programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Should there be any dispute regarding this scholarship, final decisions rest with MacEwan International in support of the intent of the scholarship.
- To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship in the Winter term, students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Fall term and maintain 12 university-level credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms.
- If there are more qualified students than funds available, scholarships will be awarded beginning with the highest averages until funds are exhausted.
- International students are automatically assessed for eligibility; there is no application process.
- University Preparation courses and Math 099 are not university-level credits.
The number and value of scholarships will vary based on available funds and eligible students. The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal amounts across two terms (Fall and Winter).
The admission average/AGPA scholarship ranges and amounts for this scholarship are:
90-100% or AGPA of 3.90-4.00 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
Minimum value will be the initial offer value. Subject to availability of funds, some scholarship values may be increased based on admission average/AGPA. Students may also be awarded additional funds based on priority programs and priority countries.
Provost’s Scholarship
MacEwan's Automated Entrance Scholarships for international diploma students are assigned in the following tiers:
- 90-100% or AGPA of 3.90-4.00 - President’s Scholarship - $8,000-$12,000
- 80-89.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.89 - Provost’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Criteria :
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be an international student (i.e. on a valid study permit) admitted to the Fall term;
- Be registered in at least 12 university-level credits per term in each of the Fall and Winter terms of the upcoming academic year in a degree program at MacEwan University as of the first day following the add/drop deadline in September;
- Have achieved an admission average on courses used for admission to a program within one of the scholarship ranges;
- Continue to be enrolled in the minimum required credits after the add/drop deadline for both the Fall and Winter terms.
Limitations, Clarifications, and Notes :
- This scholarship may be awarded a maximum of one (1) time in an individual's life time.
- Students in university transfer or certificate programs are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Should there be any dispute regarding this scholarship, final decisions rest with MacEwan International in support of the intent of the scholarship.
- To receive the second disbursement of the scholarship in the Winter term, students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Fall term and maintain 12 university-level credits in each of the Fall and Winter terms.
- If there are more qualified students than funds available, scholarships will be awarded beginning with the highest averages until funds are exhausted.
- International students are automatically assessed for eligibility; there is no application process.
- University Preparation courses and Math 099 are not university-level credits.
The number and value of scholarships will vary based on available funds and eligible students. The scholarship will be disbursed in two equal amounts across two terms (Fall and Winter).
The admission average/AGPA scholarship ranges and amounts for this scholarship are:
80-89.99% or AGPA of 3.50-3.89 - Provost’s Scholarship - $4,000-$8,000
Minimum value will be the initial offer value. Subject to availability of funds, some scholarship values may be increased based on admission average/AGPA. Students may also be awarded additional funds based on priority programs and priority countries.
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