UBC Graduate School of Journalism

UBC Journalism is a unique, boutique journalism masters program in one of the most beautiful, diverse and progressive cities in the world. It is one of only four masters-only journalism programs in North America, and the only graduate journalism program in western Canada.

Who Should Apply

If you’re curious about the world, have a passion for storytelling and aspire to make a difference, then the Graduate School of Journalism is the place for you.

How to Apply

Applying to the Graduate School of Journalism is the first step towards your future career. We are here to guide and support you along the way to graduation and beyond.

About the School

The Master of Journalism degree is a full-time, intensive program designed to provide graduates with professional experience and academic grounding.

News

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Freelance Ethan Lou named 2019 Visiting Journalist in Forestry

Journalist Ethan Lou is coming to UBC Journalism to share his experiences covering forest fires in B.C. and Alberta

UBC Journalism seeks tenure-track Instructor

The School of Journalism invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership stream at the rank of Instructor.

UBC j-student Dustin Patar joins News21 project on natural disasters

UBC Journalism student Dustin Patar has been named a 2019 Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellow, joining an international team of student journalists reporting on natural disaster recovery in the U.S.

UBC Journalism hosts Michener-Deacon Fellow Tamara Baluja

While at UBC, CBC journalist Tamara Baluja is studying how social media journalism is taught.

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Events

Beyond Inclusion: Building Narratives of Liberation, a public talk by Michèle Stephenson

Join the UBC School of Journalism for a free public talk by Asper visiting professor Michèle Stephenson. The event takes place on January 16, 2019 at UBC Robson Square.

January 10, 2019: Facebook Live Q & A for Prospective Students

On Thursday, January 10, join UBC Journalism professors and students for Facebook live Q & A.

Talk: Social media pioneer Andy Carvin tackles trust in the media

Asper visiting professor Andy Carvin explores how to maintain trust in journalism in an era of so-called fake news.

Bearing Witness: Journalism, Trust And Social Media

On Wednesday, October 24, join UBC Journalism’s Asper visiting professor Andy Carvin for a lecture on journalism, trust, and social media. For the last two decades, American journalist Andy Carvin has pioneered the use of social media to report geopolitical upheaval, from the September 11 attacks to the Arab Spring. Is social media making the […]