The BA in Digital Journalism trains students to report, research, and produce content across digital platforms. The program is offered jointly with Algonquin College and La Cité combining university-level courses in communication, media studies, and humanities with college-level, hands-on journalism training. Students gain experience in writing, data analysis, multimedia storytelling, and ethics, while benefiting from Ottawa’s unique setting at the heart of Canada’s media and political landscape. Graduates are prepared for careers in digital media, communications, and related industries.
Digital Journalism
Program overview
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Why choose Digital Journalism
- Learn from professors with professional journalism experience.
- Hands-on multimedia training with access to digital labs and equipment.
- Ottawa location: Parliament, NGOs, national newsrooms.
- Internship and networking opportunities.
- A bilingual campus offering the possibility of taking optional courses in the other official language.
BA student
“More than just a program: a community guided by professors who truly listen. I learned to step out of my comfort zone, especially through data analysis. The combination of theory at the University of Ottawa and hands-on training at La Cité propels...”
Mireille Bukasa
— 3rd year student
Program structure
Admission requirements for Digital Journalism
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Students registered in the Honours Bachelor in Digital Journalism at the University of Ottawa who have a CGPA of 6.0 may apply for a transfer to the Journalism program at Algonquin College using the following procedure:
- Students must fill out the Algonquin College Application Form for Students from the University of Ottawa available at the Undergraduate Office of the Faculty of Arts, at 60 University, Simard Hall, Room 128. Students must then submit the form to the Undergraduate Office of the Faculty of Arts, at the latest on January 10th or next business day.
- There are no fees required for the request to transfer to the Diploma of Journalismnorth_eastexternal link program at Algonquin College when the above procedure (point 1) is followed.
- Algonquin College will provide students with a response to their request, at the latest June 1st or next working day.
- The University of Ottawa will provide final transcripts to Algonquin College.
NOTE: The Algonquin College Application Form for Students from the University of Ottawa may be used only for those seeking transfer to the Diploma in Journalism or the Diploma in Public Relations programs offered at Algonquin College. Admission to all other programs will require a formal application for admission via ontariocolleges.canorth_east
Admission procedure
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Students who are registered in the Diploma in Journalism at Algonquin College who have a Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 or higher and who wish to transfer to the Honours Bachelor in Digital Journalism at the University of Ottawa will apply for a transfer by using the following procedure:
- Students must fill out and submit the University of Ottawa Application for undergraduate admission form online at:
http://www.uottawa.ca/undergraduate-admissions/admission-forms-and-tools
On the “Program Selection” screen, students must choose the appropriate “Academic Plan”:
- Honours Bachelor of Digital Journalism (joint program with Algonquin College)
- Students must complete their application to the University of Ottawa before the deadline posted on the following Web page: http://www.uottawa.ca/undergraduate-admissions/deadlines-and-available-programs. The student may complete their application as soon as the Application for undergraduate admission form becomes available online for the corresponding entry term.
- No fees will be required for the request to transfer to these programs. While filling out the application form, on the page asking them to select a method of payment, students will choose the option “Fee exemption” and they will not have to pay any fees.
- Students are not required to submit their transcript from Algonquin College to the University of Ottawa. This process is performed directly between Algonquin College and the University of Ottawa.
- Algonquin College will provide the University of Ottawa with the applicants’ final transcripts before the end of June.
After your studies in Digital journalism
A Digital Journalism degree from the Faculty of Arts prepares you for careers as a journalist, media analyst, photojournalist, or editor in today’s evolving media industry.
Tuition and fees
More information
- Journalism Ethics
- History of Journalism
- Digital Journalism I
Scholarships available
Our scholarship program is one of the most generous in the country. It rewards not only your pre-university academic achievements, but also your achievements every term of full-time study at University. A scholarship is awarded for academic achievements while a bursary is awarded based on financial need.
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