Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)

Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at carleton-university in Ottawa, Canada. It takes 4 years (Honours), with intakes in September; January.

carleton-university is a public institution, ranked 801–850 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$39,000 a year, about ₹26.1 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$156,000 (≈ ₹1.05 crore) before any yearly increase.

International tuition per year (Sept–April), frozen for 2026/27 to 2028/29; miscellaneous fees of about CAD 2,500 a year are extra and are not frozen

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at carleton-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 (CBSE, CISCE or state board) with the subjects your programme lists; computing, data science and engineering need strong Mathematics (and Physics or Chemistry for engineering).
• Carleton does not publish a fixed India percentage for most programmes; meeting the minimum does not guarantee an offer, and competitive programmes need higher grades.
• Prestige Scholarships need an admission average over 90%.
• September is the main intake; a few programmes (Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Journalism, BA) also open in January.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band); TOEFL iBT 86; PTE 55; Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: September; January.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and degree certificate (graduate)
• English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or CAEL), unless you qualify for a waiver
• Statement of intent and reference letters where the graduate programme asks for them
• Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer, unless IRCC exempts you

• Automatic Entrance Scholarships

  Undergraduate (international)

  Value: CAD 1,000–3,000 a year

  Considered automatically at admission, based on your academic results. Renewable each year if you keep an A- standing (annual GPA of 10.0).

  Official page

• President's Welcome Award for International Students

  Undergraduate (September 2027 entry)

  Value: CAD 2,000–5,000, first year only

  Based on your grades at admission; no separate application listed.

  Official page

• Prestige Scholarships

  Undergraduate

  Value: CAD 5,000–14,178 a year

  Admission average over 90%; separate application by 1 March.

  Official page

Carleton University was founded in 1942 and is a public research university in Ottawa, Canada's capital. It has about 30,700 students across five faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design, Public and Global Affairs, Science, and the Sprott School of Business.

Carleton is known for engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, public affairs, journalism and architecture. Its campus sits close to federal government departments and Ottawa's technology sector in Kanata, which gives co-op students access to employers in software, telecoms, defence and the public service.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)bcit18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Honours Bachelor of Interior Designgeorgian-college4 years · C$20,360 / year
• Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceMcGill University4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$54,000 / year
• Social Sciences I (BA)mcmaster-university4 years · C$47,416 / year
• Communication Design (Post-Graduate Diploma)red-river-college-polytechnic1 year (portfolio required) · C$18,883 / year
• Interactive Arts and Technology (BA or BSc)Simon Fraser University4 years · C$37,886 / year

More courses at carleton-university

• Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)4 years (Honours); co-op option · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Data Science (BDS)4 years (Honours) · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning stream4 years (Honours); co-op option · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – Software Engineering4 years; co-op option · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – Electrical Engineering4 years; co-op option · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – Mechanical Engineering4 years; co-op option · C$55,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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