Degree program

Master of Journalism (MJ)

Toronto Metropolitan University — School of Journalism

Graduate preparation in reporting, research and journalism across print, broadcast and digital media, including a substantial journalism project.

Good for: I have a degree or journalism experience and want to explore a professional study route in Ontario.

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Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: Confirm delivery
Cost: About $11,253 per year
Who can access it: Domestic and international applications are listed. Fee category, permission to study and student-aid eligibility are assessed separately.
Intake: Applications advertised — confirm places

Admission and awards are competitive. This course is not an employment placement or an automatic requirement for someone already trained in journalism.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Send the School a summary of your degree and career aim; ask about equivalence and whether this program fills the skills you need.
Confirm your applicant deadline with mj@torontomu.ca, particularly the conflicting international date, before planning an application.
Prepare the required documents, request a full two-year budget and have financial aid check current awards and any OSAP eligibility.

Fall 2027 is listed open. Domestic first-consideration date: January 22, 2027; not a guaranteed final closing date. International preferred date says December 1, 2027, inconsistent with the fall start and January consideration date: ask the School before relying on it.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

Four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent; minimum B (3.0/4.33) in the final half of the degree.
Statement of interest, resume, transcripts and two academic recommendation letters; one may be replaced by an employer reference. A journalism portfolio is recommended but optional.
Accepted English test or approved exemption; overseas applicants seeking an English-medium exemption need official institutional evidence. Confirm program-specific thresholds.

Domestic and international applications are listed. Fee category, permission to study and student-aid eligibility are assessed separately.

Important limits and details to confirm

Admission and awards are competitive. This course is not an employment placement or an automatic requirement for someone already trained in journalism.
Annual fees are a dated reference, not a current whole-program quotation. Older award listings do not prove current funding availability.

Location

Toronto, Ontario

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

TMU lists $11,252.67 for the Ontario category, including tuition and listed fees for 2026–2027. Obtain a new 2027–2028 quote for your status; living, equipment and other personal costs are additional.

TMU graduate admission awards (scholarship, provider published): The School lists admission-based fellowships/development awards of $2,000–$6,000 and an Ontario Graduate Fellowship of $12,000 for one year. Competitive, not guaranteed; ask which awards and values apply to the intended intake.

OSAP (mixed aid, conditional external lead): The School directs OSAP questions to Student Financial Assistance. Have that office assess the exact enrolment, immigration status, Ontario residence and personal finances.

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.