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Journalism - Mass Media to Media Studies

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Journalism-Mass Media

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Media Studies

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 5.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Journalism-Mass Media program since Fall 2018 will receive the following 5.0 transfer credits: 

  • 1.0 MDST-CUST 4041Y – Internship in Media and Cultural Studies 
  • 1.0 unassigned Cultural Studies credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned English Literature credit at the 1000 level
  •  2.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level 2

Transfer credits for students beginning studies in the program prior to Fall 2018 will be assessed on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have: 

  •  Successfully completed Durham College’s Journalism – Mass Media Diploma; 
  •  A minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 15.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Media Studies degree:

  • 0.5 MDST 1010H – The Digital World 
  • 0.5 MDST 1535H – Introduction to Media Studies
  • 1.0 additional Media Studies credit
  • 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List
  • 1.0 MDST 2035Y – Media and Society; or 0.5 MDST 2535H – Media and Society and 3535H – Television Studies 
  • 5.0 additional Media Studies credits 
  • 4.0 elective credits 

*Additional notes: Courses without specified year levels must include at least 3.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s); and no more than 3.0 credits at the 1000 level. 

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

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Last Updated: March 7, 2024