Program highlights
Work placement opportunity
Calgary Journal — contribute to our award-winning publication, distributed online
International opportunities — take part in an international field school or exchange program
Personal — if you enrol in MRU's journalism program, you will know and work closely with your professors
Work experience — graduate with work experience in your field
Read about our Community Podcast Initiative, an innovative audio storytelling hub
Create podcasts, YouTube videos and other multimedia journalism that can make a difference and hold powers to account. Learn how to write and produce stories ranging from investigative reports to sports, entertainment, science and human rights coverage. Blending theory and practice, you will gain new skills in reporting, interviewing, videography, photography, writing, editing and digital design. Through working with our top-quality digital publishing and podcasting capabilities, you will be well prepared for creative careers in media and communications.
Career possibilities
- Multimedia journalist
- Communications manager
- Podcast producer
- Social media specialist
- News reporter and editor
- Policy researcher
- Advocacy communicator
- Documentary maker
Admission requirements and costs
Curriculum and courses
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Alumni testimonials
Hear from our alumni who have ended up in careers as diverse as their personalities.
MRU alumnus creates new journalism scholarship
$50,000 gift from Doug Dirks establishes scholarship for journalism students.
Students' gain on-the-job journalism experience
Kelsea Arnett and Lily Dupuis covered Alberta's provincial election in May 2023.
School of Communication Studies
Mount Royal is pleased to offer four Bachelor of Communication degrees, including majors in Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, Journalism and Digital Media and Public Relations.
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