PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Langara Journalism is a significant program through profile and reputation in the journalism world. Our graduates consistently work in dozens of newsrooms around B.C. as reporters, editors, news producers, and photographers, and are routinely winners of journalism awards.

The 53-year-old program is distinctive for three things:

In order to stay current in a rapidly changing industry, Langara Journalism is committed to hiring instructors who continue to work in journalism, giving our students access to mentors in a number of print, online, radio, and television newsrooms.

Our program is intensive but can also be taken part time, and the curriculum covers all the skills today’s journalist needs to be relevant and versatile. Students will be encouraged to engage with their community, complete at least one internship, and apply for the program’s numerous high-level scholarships and fellowships.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

Programs: Diploma (two years) and Certificate (eight months).

1) One of the following:

2) A 500-word essay on the applicant’s objectives.

3) For Certificate program, official post-secondary transcripts.

Effie Klein
Department Chair
604.323.5395 / eklein@langara.ca

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