Overview

Program Details

The MA in Digital Innovation in Journalism Studies offered by Concordia University Montréal looks into the future of the profession with a unique focus on innovation and new approaches to journalism.

Through seminars and lab sessions, you’ll develop critical thinking skills to enhance your understanding of how digital storytelling is redefining traditional mediums such as print, television and radio. Over a two-year period, you’ll gain practical training and a strong research foundation, culminating in a graduate thesis or final essay.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

News and Feature Photography

Elements of Lighting for Visual Journalism

The Digital Magazine

Advanced Radio News

Visual Journalism Photo Editing

Documentary Video and Radio

Documentary and Photographic Series

Advanced Video Journalism

Visual Journalism Portfolio

International Journalism

Photojournalism

Critical Approaches to Journalistic Thought

Political Economy of Journalism

Research Methods for Journalism

Digital Innovation in Journalism

International Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Film Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 10 other Masters in Journalism in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.30 scale.

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

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Tuition Fees

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15547 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7087 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Quebec residents: $100.89 per credit

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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Funding

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