Honours Bachelor of Digital Journalism

About this programme

Please note that admission to the Honours Bachelor of Digital Journalism jointly with Algonquin College is suspended until further notice. Journalism is currently undergoing a digital shift (Internet, mobile and tablet technology, data journalism), driving change in journalistic practice and forcing practitioners to develop new skills techniques and approaches. Today's journalists need to fill a diversity of roles, requiring not only a good understanding of emerging social trends, but also specialized expertise and knowledge. With this program, students (future digital journalists) will better understand the challenges related to journalism in the Digital Age, in order to help them enter the fast-changing media industry. Upon graduation, you will be qualified for an exciting career as a journalist, researcher, presenter, media analyst, producer, etc. The Department of Communication offers the Honours Bachelor in Digital Journalism jointly with Algonquin College (in English), with La Cité (in French), and with the CÉGEP de Jonquière (in French). Courses at the Department of Communication will provide theoretical, analytical and critical foundations, while courses at the College will focus on practical training. Combining both theory and practice, this training is bound to give you a head start. Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements. Students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Digital Journalism in English must take all journalism (JOU) courses in English (JOU 1150, JOU 3100, JOU 3300, JOU