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Master of Media in Journalism & Communication (MMJC)

Master of Media in Journalism & Communication (MMJC)

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Master of Media in Journalism & Communication (MMJC)

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Enjoy flexible career opportunities in media

Join the only professional master's program in Canada that teaches both journalism and communications

How does a master's degree that focuses on both communications and journalism benefit you? Whether your dream is to be a newscast director or a chief marketing officer, there are interchangeable skills that can be developed through journalism and communications training.

Today's journalists and communications professionals need advanced media skills, as well as the ability to anticipate which new tools and digital platforms will help them tell their stories best. Both fields rely on common skills such as storytelling, professional writing, interviewing, research, data analytics and metrics, multimedia and social networking fluency. You will learn these skills in the MMJC program and be able to apply them to journalism or communications careers.

Western has been training some of Canada's greatest storytellers for decades. We can teach you, too.

Complete your degree in 12 months

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Earn a professional master's degree and enter the job market a year sooner.

Build your portfolio

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Build your media porfolio with work done in classes as well as during your professional internship.

Learn on pro equipment

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Learn to make media using industry-standard equipment you'll encounter in professional work places.

Add experience to your resume

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Gain critical experience through a professional internship in either journalism or communications

MMJC's professional internship requirement is a chance to gain real-world experience. While four weeks is the minimum placement length required to complete the program, the flexibility of the third term allows you to take on a longer internship if it makes sense for you.

Start making connections and build your professional network before you even graduate.

Where are MMJC grads employed?

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Griffin Jaeger, CBC Journalist & Reporter

Journalism is one field that requires many hats

Griffin Jaeger was born with a love for the arts. As a child, he graced the stage for 10 years, performing in local theatres and showcasing his natural talent for acting. Though there were numerous career paths he could have pursued, Griffin knew that his true calling lay in creative fields.
Read Griffin's story

Get ready to try new things

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Questions? Contact us

For administrative questions related to admissions or applications, contact FIMS Graduate Student Services. For questions related to curriculum or the program experience, contact MMJC Graduate Program Chair Chris Arsenault.

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Program Information

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Join the MMJC program and write your own story.

Applications for September 2026 open on October 1, 2025. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2026.
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