Bachelor of Journalism

About this programme

For the 2020-2021 school year, the federal and provincial governments have significantly expanded grants and loans and made them easier to access. Visit the Kamloops campus, sit in on lectures, take a campus tour, have lunch with a current TRU student — and more! » Register now The Bachelor of Journalism has evolved. Apply to the Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism . Cover important events with your curiosity for the world and writing, photography, and video skills. Are you naturally curious? Want to share the day’s events with a wider audience? Inquisitiveness is the foundation for successful journalists. Identify interesting reporting projects and ask questions that inform readers and viewers. TRU’s bachelor of Journalism will supplement your natural curiosity with honed research, interview, photography and writing skills. Sharpen your skills to excel in the evolving world of journalism and communications. Enjoy an expansive field of career options after graduation—from news organizations to communication and media departments. Prepare to work in media organizations at all levels, from local newspapers to national network television channels. Journalism careers also include marketing, communications, and public information roles. Cultivate the skills that employers are looking for in communication, decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-learning, ethics and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world settings. The practical side of the program focuses on writing, editing, interviewing, taking photographs, and working with new techno