Journalism and Humanities

Carleton University

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
Carleton programme duration · journalism humanities
80–82%
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 80–82%. Fall 2027. Carleton’s Ontario high-school guide applies this cut-off to the overall and prerequisite averages.
Carleton 2027 Viewbook · Ontario minimum cut-offs, printed page 60

Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, October 15, 2026

Application: January 2027 term, international transcripts
2026 entry
Verbatim: "Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US)."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses.
Complete Grade 12 English.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in Carleton360
- Upload the records requested in Carleton360. If Admissions requests an official physical document, have it sent directly to the office rather than treating an applicant upload as official.
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Step 4English translations for other-language documents
- Records in a language other than English need a certified English translation or notarized translation copy, matching the original's course and grade information.
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Applicant pathways

2026–27 calendar Ontario high school prerequisites

Ontario high school applicants

Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses.
Complete Grade 12 English.

Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

High-school applicants educated in Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Complete high school with five courses numbered 30 or 31.
Complete ELA 30-1.

British Columbia and Yukon

High-school applicants educated in British Columbia and Yukon

Complete high school with four Grade 12 academic courses.
Complete English 12 or English First Peoples 12.

Manitoba

High-school applicants educated in Manitoba

Complete high school with five courses at the 40 level.
Complete ELA 40S.

New Brunswick

High-school applicants educated in New Brunswick

Complete high school with five academic Grade 12 courses.
Complete English 122.

Newfoundland and Labrador

High-school applicants educated in Newfoundland and Labrador

Complete high school with 10 credits at the 3000 level.
Complete ELA 3201.

Nova Scotia

High-school applicants educated in Nova Scotia

Complete high school with five Grade 12 academic or advanced courses.
Complete English 12.

Prince Edward Island

High-school applicants educated in Prince Edward Island

Complete high school with five academic courses at the 611 or 621 level.
Complete English 621.

Saskatchewan

High-school applicants educated in Saskatchewan

Complete high school with six courses numbered 30.
Complete ELA A30 or B30.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 20.0 credits. Carleton’s first-year guide describes 9.0 Journalism credits and 11.0 credits in the Humanities portion of the degree.
Pass JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002 to continue into JOUR courses at the 2000 level or above.
Complete 2.5 credits from the four approved Journalism option groups, including at least 0.5 from Journalism Publications and 0.5 from Specialized Journalism.

References

Grades and academic standing

Graduation requires a Core Humanities CGPA of at least 6.50, an overall CGPA of at least 6.50 and a grade of C or higher in each applicable JOUR course at the 2000 level or above.

References

Program facts

Published threshold80–82%

Carleton’s Ontario high-school guide applies this cut-off to the overall and prerequisite averages.

Courses

Published requirements in the 2026–27 calendar. Choice and prerequisite rules remain attached to their requirement group. 2026–27 Journalism and Humanities Honours graduation, including separate Journalism and Humanities requirements.

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 1. 1.0 credit in:2 listed

JOUR 1001Foundations: Journalism in Context0.5 credits
JOUR 1002Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 2. 2.0 credits in:3 listed

JOUR 2201Fundamentals of Reporting1 credits
JOUR 2203Civics for Journalists0.5 credits
JOUR 2400Media Law and Ethics in a Digital World0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 3. 2.0 credits in:4 listed

JOUR 3207Audio Journalism0.5 credits
JOUR 3208Video Journalism0.5 credits
JOUR 3225Reporting in Depth0.5 credits
JOUR 3235Digital Journalism0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 4. 0.5 credit in:1 listed

JOUR 4001Journalism Now - and Next0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · Journalism Publications3 listed

JOUR 4003The Digital Hub: Advanced Multimedia0.5 credits
JOUR 4004The Digital Hub: Advanced Audio0.5 credits
JOUR 4005The Digital Hub: Advanced Video0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · Specialized Journalism12 listed

JOUR 4300Specialized Journalism: Special Topic0.5 credits
JOUR 4301Specialized Journalism: Business and the Markets0.5 credits
JOUR 4302Specialized Journalism: Business and Canadian Society0.5 credits
JOUR 4303Specialized Journalism: Health and Science0.5 credits
JOUR 4304Specialized Journalism: Environment and Science0.5 credits
JOUR 4305Specialized Journalism: Canada and the U.S.0.5 credits
JOUR 4306Specialized Journalism: Canada and the World0.5 credits
JOUR 4308Specialized Journalism: Sports and Sport Culture0.5 credits
JOUR 4309Specialized Journalism: Arts and Culture0.5 credits
JOUR 4311Specialized Journalism: Justice and The Supreme Court0.5 credits
JOUR 4313Specialized Journalism: Reporting in Indigenous Communities0.5 credits
JOUR 4314Specialized Journalism: Parliament, Policy and the Press0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · Professional Skills5 listed

JOUR 4400Professional Skills: Special Topic0.5 credits
JOUR 4401Professional Skills: Data Storytelling0.5 credits
JOUR 4402Professional Skills: Longform Writing0.5 credits
JOUR 4403Professional Skills: Strategic Communication0.5 credits
JOUR 4404Professional Skills: Freelancing for Media Professionals0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · Investigating Journalism8 listed

JOUR 4500Investigating Journalism: Special Topic0.5 credits
JOUR 4501Investigating Journalism: Gender, Identity and Inequality0.5 credits
JOUR 4502Investigating Journalism: Journalism and Conflict0.5 credits
JOUR 4504Investigating Journalism: The Media and International Development0.5 credits
JOUR 4505Investigating Journalism: The Power and Politics of Government1 credits
JOUR 4506Investigating Journalism: Trauma-Informed Journalism0.5 credits
JOUR 4507Investigating Journalism: History of Black Journalism0.5 credits
JOUR 4508Investigating Journalism: Inclusive Reporting in Practice0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 6.a. 0.5 credit from:6 listed

HIST 1301Conflict and Change in Early Canadian History0.5 credits
HIST 1302Rethinking Modern Canadian History0.5 credits
HIST 2301Canadian Political History0.5 credits
HIST 2311Environmental History of Canada0.5 credits
HIST 2313Home, Work, and Play in Early Canada0.5 credits
HIST 2314Home, Work, and Play in Modern Canada0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · b. 0.5 credit from:3 listed

INDG 1010Indigenous Ways of Knowing0.5 credits
INDG 1011Introduction to Indigenous-Settler Encounters0.5 credits
INDG 2011Critical Indigenous Studies0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 7. 4.0 credits in the Humanities Core:4 listed

HUMS 1000Foundational Myths and Histories1 credits
HUMS 2000Reason and Revelation1 credits
HUMS 3000Culture and Imagination1 credits
HUMS 4000Politics, Modernity and the Common Good1 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 8. 2.0 credits in:3 listed

HUMS 1200Humanities and Classical Civilization0.5 credits
HUMS 1300Classical Literature and Its Reception0.5 credits
HUMS 3200European Literature1 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 10. 1.0 credits in:1 listed

RELI 2710Maccabees to Muhammad1 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 11. 1.0 credit in:2 listed

HUMS 4500Modern Intellectual History0.5 credits
HUMS 4103Science in the Modern World0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 12. 0.5 credit from:4 listed

HUMS 4901Research Seminar: Antiquity to the Middle Ages0.5 credits
HUMS 4902Research Seminar: Renaissance to Enlightenment0.5 credits
HUMS 4903Research Seminar: Romanticism to the Present0.5 credits
HUMS 4904Research Seminar: Non-Western Traditions0.5 credits

Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities B.J. Hum. Honours (20.0 credits) · 13. 0.5 credit in:1 listed

RELI 1731Religion and Culture0.5 credits

Full-year core1 listed

One course spans both terms.

HUMS 1000Foundational Myths and Histories1 credits
Carleton Journalism and Humanities undergraduate admissions

Year 1 · History choice4 listed

Choose one course worth 0.5 credits.

HIST 1301Conflict and Change in Early Canadian History0.5 credits
Carleton first-year registration · Journalism and Humanities
HIST 1302Rethinking Modern Canadian History0.5 credits
Carleton first-year registration · Journalism and Humanities
HIST 2301Canadian Political History0.5 credits
Carleton first-year registration · Journalism and Humanities
HIST 2314Home, Work, and Play in Early Canada0.5 credits
Carleton first-year registration · Journalism and Humanities

Year 1 · Indigenous Studies choice2 listed

Choose one course worth 0.5 credits.

INDG 1011Introduction to Indigenous-Settler Encounters0.5 credits
Carleton first-year registration · Journalism and Humanities
INDG 1010Indigenous Ways of Knowing0.5 credits
Carleton first-year registration · Journalism and Humanities

Mapped terms

Published first-year registration sequence. Confirm your entry-year requirements before registering.

Published first-year sequence

Fall

HUMS 1000 begins in fall and continues through winter.

HUMS 1200Humanities and Classical Civilization0.5 credits
JOUR 1001Foundations: Journalism in Context0.5 credits
Examines journalism’s development and the ethical, political, economic and technological contexts of news media.

Winter

HUMS 1000 continues in the same group.

HUMS 1300Classical Literature and Its Reception0.5 credits
JOUR 1002Foundations: Practicing Journalism in a Diverse Society0.5 credits
Introduces Canadian media issues and practical journalism skills in writing, editing and reporting.
RELI 1731Religion and Culture0.5 credits