Master of Journalism

Tell a story that matters

The beating heart of the program is your professional project. You’ll work with seasoned industry pros and faculty on a major work of journalism with the goal of publishing it. Our growing roster of outside advisors will help you synthesize a large body of research into a clearly written, accessible piece of reporting of which you will be proud. (Audio or video projects may also be possible, with approval.)

The Master of Journalism takes roughly two years to complete, spanning five academic semesters. Many students begin in the fall (September) by taking introductory reporting courses alongside Bachelor of Journalism students and gaining experience as part of a working newsroom. If your undergraduate degree is in journalism or you have deep experience as a working journalist, you can join the MJ program four months later, in January.

Deeper instruction includes classes in advanced research, data journalism, visual storytelling and the fast-changing business of journalism. You can also build a program that suits your interests and professional goals, with two required electives at King’s, Dalhousie University or another institution, including our offerings such as computer programming for journalism, and podcasting.

You have the option of studying away from campus for two of the semesters—both in the summer semester between years one and two and the winter semester of year two.

Once enrolled, MJ students are eligible to apply for financial awards, including the $4,000 Peter Mansbridge Investigative Writing Award. You can also enter your work in our annual journalism awards program.

King’s MJ grads are valued for their specialized skills.

Do you want to be an industry leader? The King’s MJ will help you get there.

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