Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

About

KPU’s award-winning faculty brings real-world experience in digital journalism right into the classroom. And KPU’s graduates work for some of the top news organizations in Canada, including The Globe and Mail, The Vancouver Sun, and Global News. Our Bachelor of Journalism program features the full range of storytelling possibilities, including writing, photography, audio, video and interactive graphics. Students who earn the Bachelor of Journalism or who take our courses as electives while studying another major will get valuable transferable skills that can be put to use in many fields, including using social media and journalistic research skills in a professional setting. Any student can take our courses as Arts electives, whether they're getting a Journalism degree or a major in something else, or haven't figured that out yet. Over the course of your degree, you will learn how to: Write clearly and concisely in a way that engages the public. Dig up interesting information that powerful interests want to keep hidden. Take professional‐quality photographs. Record high‐quality video and audio footage and edit it together into a compelling story. Analyze data and use it to create interactive charts and maps. Better understand how the media affects society. KPU Journalism students are eligible to take part in the ARTS 4800 Practicum course, gaining real-world work experience. Several local news organizations are partners in KPU's Practicum course, allowing you to experience what it's like to work in a real newsroom. 

Career Path 

The Journalism program prepares graduates for such positions as multimedia reporters, photojournalists, editors, researchers, and freelance writers in traditional and emerging journalism-related businesses. Our graduates also work as communications professionals in a variety of settings, including media relations, corporate communications, and public relations with private industry, government, and NGOs, Multimedia Storyteller, Digital Content Creator, Social Media Editor, Online News Editor, Magazine Editor, Copy Editor, Fact Checker, Freelance Writer, Columnist, Investigative Journalist, Political Correspondent,Data Journalist, Sports Journalist, Business Journalist.