Journalism

Toronto Metropolitan University

4 years
Duration (years)
Full-time, four-year program. Full-time, advanced standing program with Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
TMU2026/27 selected programme curriculum and semester requirements
Internship option
Work experience
No co-op; an optional internship, with access to professional-grade newsrooms and editing suites on campus.
University work-study information
70% minimum
Academic minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
TMU current programme Ontario academic and non-academic admission requirements · Ontario full-time high-school minimum

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
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

English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U) (minimum grade of 70%)70% min.

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 3Secondary and postsecondary records
- Current Ontario high school grades arrive through OUAC. Disclose any college or university attendance, even one course. Other applicants upload unofficial records to ChooseTMU for review; official records are requested after admission. Some postsecondary-entry programs do not need high school transcripts.
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Step 4English translations and name-change proof, if applicable
- Documents outside English need original-language copies and certified or notarized literal English translations. If document names differ from the application, submit legal proof of the name change.
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Step 5Apply through the official undergraduate application and submit the documents requested in ChooseTMU for your applicant category.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Ontario academic entry

Ontario high-school applicants to the named full-time programme

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course:
English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U) (minimum grade of 70%)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page . If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Find your requirements
Ontario secondary school students
Out-of-province secondary school students
International secondary school students
University and college transfer students
Other applicants

Grades-only admission

Applicants to this programme

Current programme page explicitly identifies this as Grades-Only; admission is based on academic performance.

Full IB Diploma: subject prerequisites

Applicants assessed on the full IB curriculum for Journalism; Ontario U/M prerequisites remain separate

English at SL/HL is the published IB subject prerequisite for this program.

Full IB Diploma: predicted and final results

Applicants assessed on the full IB Diploma curriculum

Your school must provide predicted IB results while the Diploma is in progress. TMU excludes bonus points when assessing predicted results.
Final Diploma assessment may include bonus points. The IB Career-related Programme must be accompanied by a secondary-school graduation diploma.

International secondary credential framework

International secondary-school applicants; exact country/system requirements remain separate

Present an accepted equivalent of the OSSD with six Grade 12 U/M courses, including senior-level English and the chosen programme’s other senior subject requirements. TMU determines accepted equivalency.
Programme-specific non-academic submissions and English-proficiency evidence may also apply. Prior postsecondary study is assessed through the separate transfer category.

Alberta entry requirements

Applicants presenting Alberta credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses at level 30 or 31, normally worth five credits each. Two approved three-credit courses can replace one five-credit course.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English Language Arts 30-1
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. English Language Arts 30-2, career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission. Social Studies 30-2 is accepted only if Social Studies 30-1 isn’t presented.

British Columbia entry requirements

Applicants presenting British Columbia credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of B in:
English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Manitoba entry requirements

Applicants presenting Manitoba credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 40S.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
One of English Language Arts: Comprehensive Focus (40S), English Language Arts: Literary Focus (40S), or English Language Arts: Transactional Focus (40S)
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

New Brunswick entry requirements

Applicants presenting New Brunswick credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 120, 121 or 122.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English 120, 121, or 122
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Newfoundland and Labrador entry requirements

Applicants presenting Newfoundland and Labrador credentials

High school diploma and ten Grade 12 academic credits at the 3000 level.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English 3201
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Northwest Territories entry requirements

Applicants presenting Northwest Territories credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses at level 30 or 31, normally worth five credits each. Two approved three-credit courses can replace one five-credit course.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English Language Arts 30-1
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Nova Scotia entry requirements

Applicants presenting Nova Scotia credentials

High school diploma and five Grade 12 courses at the Academic or Advanced level.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English 12
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Nunavut entry requirements

Applicants presenting Nunavut credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31. TMU accepts Inuktitut/Innuinnaqtun 12 and Aulajaaqtut 12.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English Language Arts 30-1
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Prince Edward Island entry requirements

Applicants presenting Prince Edward Island credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 611 or 621.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English 621
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Quebec Grade 12 entry requirements

Applicants presenting Quebec Grade 12 credentials

High school diploma and six academic university-preparatory Grade 12 courses.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Quebec CEGEP entry requirements

Applicants presenting Quebec CEGEP credentials

Twelve academic courses in a pre-university DEC programme.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
2 English courses (603 or 604)
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Saskatchewan entry requirements

Applicants presenting Saskatchewan credentials

High school diploma and five Grade 12 academic courses numbered 30.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of 70% in:
English Language Arts
Prior curriculum: English Language Arts A30 and B30. New curriculum: one active 30-level ELA course.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Yukon entry requirements

Applicants presenting Yukon credentials

High school diploma and five academic Grade 12 courses.
TMU requires a 70% overall average for consideration. Admission grades vary by competition.
A minimum grade of B in:
English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are considered when presented. Career and workplace experience courses, co-op courses and challenge examinations aren’t considered for admission.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Admission Guidelines: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)/Anglais (EAE4U). Notes:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will consider graduates of the following Sheridan College two-year diploma programs for advanced-level admission to TMU’s Journalism Program:
O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English (ENG4U)/Anglais (EAE4U).
Students are introduced to journalism as practised across all forms of media within the first two years, after which they may choose courses to concentrate in specific media (online, newspaper, magazine and broadcast) or gain expertise in a cross-media skill such as editing, or in a specific beat in journalism (including sports, business or international reporting).
Students must take two lower level liberal studies courses and four upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.
LIBERAL STUDIES: Two courses from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies .
LIBERAL STUDIES: Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies .
Plus two one-count (or equivalent) courses from Table IV .
Plus three one-count (or equivalent) courses from Table IV .

References

Required courses and electives

CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table II .
CORE ELECTIVE: Four one-count (or equivalent) courses from Table I .
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II .
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives LIBERAL STUDIES: Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies .
REQUIRED and CORE ELECTIVE: Select one option* from the following:
OPEN ELECTIVE: Five one count (or equivalent) Open Electives

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

InternshipInternship option

No co-op; an optional internship, with access to professional-grade newsrooms and editing suites on campus.

Check work experience options

Courses

Courses actually linked by the current programme curriculum, including alternatives, electives and available variants. Course-count units are retained as published, without converting them to credit hours.

First year; Semesters 1 and 2: required Journalism courses4 listed

The calendar groups both semesters together. Also choose two core electives, one open elective and two lower-level liberal studies courses.

JRN 103Introduction to Journalism
Introduces news judgment, interviewing, research, sourcing and text reporting through lectures and laboratory work.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 104Intro to Journalism Tools and Techniques
Introduces multimedia news-production techniques alongside reflection on journalism practice and the industry.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 105Multimedia News Reporting
Develops digital news reporting and multimedia storytelling, including media law, ethics and public accountability.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 106Visualizing Facts
Develops data visualization, numeracy and basic video-production skills for reporting and storytelling.
Published course count: 1.00.

First year; Semesters 1 and 2: choose two core electives8 listed

Choose two courses from this list; the eight alternatives are not all compulsory.

ECN 104Introductory Microeconomics
Introduces supply, demand, firms and market structures, including how businesses make decisions.
Published course count: 1.00.
ECN 204Introductory Macroeconomics
Examines national income, employment, prices, growth and trade, alongside monetary and fiscal policy.
Published course count: 1.00.
ENG 110Literatures Across Borders
Examines literature across historical and cultural settings while developing critical reading and argumentative writing.
Published course count: 1.00.
ENG 208Introduction to Non-Fiction
Examines nonfiction across periods and media, including life writing, documentaries, journalism and political speeches.
Published course count: 1.00.
HIS 490International Relations from 1945
Examines international relations since 1945, including the Cold War, decolonization and contemporary global conflicts.
Published course count: 1.00.
HST 407Canada Since 1885: Defining a Nation
Examines Canadian history since 1885 through themes including settler relations, language, regions, immigration and political debates.
Published course count: 1.00.
POG 100People, Power and Politics
Introduces political power, justice, democracy, nationalism, development and globalization.
Published course count: 1.00.
POG 110Intro to Canadian Politics I
Introduces Canadian elections, parties, media and civic participation, alongside regional and social diversity.
Published course count: 1.00.

Additional published courses

JRN 270Producing the News
Produce news for audio, video and digital platforms using editing tools and live delivery.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 271Designing Journalism
Design multimedia journalism using websites, maps, timelines and audiovisual tools.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 272Feature Writing and Current Affairs
Create narrative-driven longform reporting using digital tools and multimedia storytelling.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 273Advanced Journalism Tools and Techniques
Advanced journalism production, including interactive graphics, websites and documentary audio and video.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 344Law, Ethics and Evolving Journ. Standards
Analyse media law, ethics, standards and representation through practitioners and case studies.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 851Newsroom masthead - On The Record
Produce daily multiplatform news and maintain an online site through newsroom reporting and leadership.
Published course count: 2.00.
JRN 850Internship
A supervised final-year editorial placement or approved project, assessed pass/fail.
Published course count: 1.00.
JRN 825Magazine Masthead I - Review of Journalism
Produce the Review of Journalism through reporting, editing, fact-checking, branding and audience outreach.
Published course count: 2.00.
JRN 826Magazine Masthead II- Review of Journalism
Produce the Review of Journalism through reporting, editing, fact-checking, branding and audience outreach.
Published course count: 2.00.
JRN 840Journalism Capstone Project
Create a self-directed journalism or critical-reflection capstone project with instructor and peer feedback.
Published course count: 1.00.

Elective choices

Students are introduced to journalism as practised across all forms of media within the first two years, after which they may choose courses to concentrate in specific media (online, newspaper, magazine and broadcast) or gain expertise in a cross-media skill such as editing, or in a specific beat in journalism (including sports, business or international reporting).
Students must take two lower level liberal studies courses and four upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
See approved options
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
LIBERAL STUDIES: Two courses from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies .
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table II .
LIBERAL STUDIES: Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies .
CORE ELECTIVE: Four one-count (or equivalent) courses from Table I .
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II .
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives LIBERAL STUDIES: Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies .
REQUIRED and CORE ELECTIVE: Select one option* from the following:
See approved options
OPEN ELECTIVE: Five one count (or equivalent) Open Electives

Study locations

Published academic-unit location: The School of Journalism lists the Rogers Communication Centre, 80 Gould Street, Toronto, as its school contact location. Individual course rooms are separate.TMU journalism: named academic-unit campus/contact location

References

Careers

Career examples

Journalist
Magazine editor
Media producer
Marketing and communications specialist
Reporter

Published employers

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
The Globe and Mail
Bell Media
The Athletic
Penguin Random House Canada

Published employers

Career sectors

Television host

Career sectors

Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Journalism, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.