Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs / Journalism

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Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs

Journalism

Degree

• B.J. (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include 4U English.

Note: Students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field are not eligible to apply for the B.J. (Honours) program. These students should consult the information on the Master of Journalism or the Master of Arts in Communication in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.

Advanced Standing

The School also maintains a number of places in second year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton or elsewhere. Normally, offers are made to students with an overall CGPA of 10.00 (A-) or higher. The School also maintains a number of spaces for students who wish to transfer from the B.J. Hum., if, upon entry, they would be in Good Standing.