The UBC Master of Journalism Program offers a unique, boutique, learning-experience that leads to a master’s degree. It is the only journalism graduate program in Western Canada, providing students with the professional training and academic grounding to help them succeed as a journalist in any medium.

Our faculty members have extensive experience at the highest levels of major media organizations and are seen as leaders in digital journalism and media scholarship. We pride ourselves on our one-on-one approach, working closely with students in our program, and often providing mentorship long after graduation.

Master of Journalism Program

Master of Journalism Program

Our alumni go on to successful careers at major media organizations around the world. In a recent alumni survey, our graduates have found their training to be instrumental in their career advancement:

Our Master's in Journalism Graduates:
86%

said the UBC Journalism graduate program was useful in getting a job

91%

credit the program for helping them to where they are today

83%

would recommend the program to friends and family

95%

are proud to be alumni of the UBC Journalism graduate program